Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

32.5 hours per week, term time only

Grade & Salary:  G03, point 9 – Actual Salary:  £20,969 per annum (FTE 76.18%)

(full time salary £27,159 per annum)

Pay Award pending

(1 Year Fixed Term Contract)

Start:  September 2026

This post is subject to the contract of employment between the Learning Support Assistant and the Governing Body of The Sacred Heart Language College.  The postholder must have regard to the Catholic character of the School and be committed to supporting and upholding it.

We are an outstanding Catholic College and the faith life of our community is integral to all that we are and all that we aspire to be.

We seek to appoint an enthusiastic, committed Learning Support Assistant who will work under the direct instruction of teaching and senior staff in the mainstream classroom to offer 1:1 and small group support to enable pupils to access the curriculum and to provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils in and out of the classroom.  Whilst experience of working with young people in an educational setting would be an advantage, training and support will be provided to enable the successful candidate to play a vital role in helping our pupils to achieve success.

Application is by completion of Catholic Education Service documents which are available from the TES or from our websites:  Learning Support Assistant

Application is by completion of Catholic Education Service documents which are available from the TES or from our websites:  https://www.tshlc.harrow.sch.uk/page/?title=LEARNING+SUPPORT+ASSISTANT&pid=542 or https://www.blessedholyfamily.co.uk/page/?title=Learning+Support+assistant&pid=237

Please ensure that all sections of the application form are completed and that you submit the relevant supporting documents with your application (supporting statement, CES consent to obtain references form and school statement of additional outside employment)

The closing date for submission of completed applications to llewis@tshlc.harrow.sch.uk is 9:00 a.m. on Monday 29th June 2026.

For further details please email L Lewis, Headteacher’s PA:  llewis@tshlc.harrow.sch.uk

The Sacred Heart Language College and Blessed Holy Family Catholic Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  We expect all staff to share this commitment.  The school intends to carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks.  Any concerns which arise may be discussed at, or prior to the interview stage.  We are an equal opportunities employer.