Learning Support Assistant

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

LBR3, Spine point 5, £28,521 FTE – £18,107 Actual

26 hours and 40 minutes per week, Monday to Friday Term Time Only

Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2025

Trustees are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs.

Successful candidates will need to have excellent communication skills and the ability to work in an organised and supportive manner. You should also have an understanding of inclusive education, and working with young people who have disabilities and learning difficulties. Candidates must be confident in supporting students across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

The Palmer Catholic Academy is a very successful over-subscribed 11-18 mixed, voluntary aided, comprehensive academy in the London Borough of Redbridge. Although a Catholic academy, we welcome applications from Catholic and non-Catholic applicants.

The Palmer Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought and successful candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.  Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online social media checks.

Full details of the post and application forms are available on the academy’s website at www.tpc.academy. The closing date for completed applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 20th January 2025. Completed application forms should be emailed to the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Bolton, at jbolton@tpc.academy.

Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.