Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

We are looking for an additional Learning Support Assistant to join our School from January 2025. This is a part-time (term time only) job, applicants MUST be willing to work Monday-Thursday 08:30-15:10 and Friday 08:30-14:30. Please feel free to contact us to discuss the role in more detail. Visits to the school are welcomed. However, they are also part of our interview process.

About the Role

We have a vacancy for a Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support Team in our school. Experience of working in school is an advantage but not essential. NVQ Level 2, or similar qualification, and experience of supporting children with additional needs would be preferred – or a willingness to learn and to train. There will be opportunities for training and career development in the school. You will be an integral part of a friendly and committed team of staff. You must also be able to work on your own initiative as well as in a team. This could be a good opportunity for someone considering a career in education.

About our School

The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School is a very distinctive community which unequivocally works to be a living Christian community in which each child and young adult is known and loved for who they are. We want our pupils and students to enjoy their education – to be happy, safe and secure and to grow in God’s love so that when they leave the school, they are equipped to change the world and make it a better place.

We firmly believe that our parents are the ‘prime’ educators and that our success is a result of the collaboration between parents, school and child working together for the good of the child. Our parents are encouraged to be fully engaged in their children’s education and there are many opportunities for parents to visit the school and contribute to their children’s adult formation and academic success.

This academic success has been acknowledged by the Department for Education, who have written to the school and acknowledged its excellent performance. Nick Gibbs, Minister of State for School Reform, commented that The John Henry Newman School is one of the top 90 schools in the country on one measure and in the top 100 schools in the country on another measure.

We are however very clear that our ‘Mission’ is to create an environment in which children can discover who they are and what their role in this life is. In the words of our patron, the Blessed John Henry Newman, we believe that “God has created us to do Him some definite service”.

Closing and interview date

Apply immediately as we reserve the right to move to the interview stage and appointment as soon as there is a viable application field.

Start date

As soon as possible and by mutual agreement

If you would like additional information or to discuss this vacancy – please email the school (hr@jhn.herts.sch.uk) or call us (01438 314 643) for the attention of Miss Mcdevitt.

To apply for this vacancy, please complete and upload the attached Teach in Herts application form, if you are unable to upload the application form please send a completed application form to hr@jhn.herts.sch.uk. for the attention of Miss Mcdevitt.

Safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the position is subject to safeguarding checks that will include the receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. 

Following the shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision, the School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.