Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) 

12-month Fixed Term Contract

Mondays and Tuesdays – 12 hours per week (8.30am – 3.15pm, Term Time Only)

H3 5-6 (Fringe) £26,427 – £26,847 + £753 FTE (£7,377 – £7,491 pro-rata) 

Start Date: January 2027

We seek applications from those of the Catholic faith, all faiths and of no faith but who are supportive of our Christian values and ethos.

St Mary’s Catholic School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our strong SEND/Inclusion team, supporting pupils across the secondary curriculum. The successful candidate will be positive, proactive, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Applicants should have strong English and Maths skills, excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), and a good level of ICT competence to support learning and communicate effectively with staff and pupils.

Rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted for quality of education and behaviour and attitudes, we are committed to providing a top-tier educational environment for our pupils.

About the Role:

We are seeking a flexible and enthusiastic part-time Learning Support Assistant to support pupils across the secondary curriculum, from English and Maths to Science, PE, and beyond. You will be patient, proactive, and confident working both independently and as part of a team.

A key part of the role is to deliver targeted, evidence-based interventions that accelerate progress for vulnerable learners, including pupils with SEND, those eligible for Pupil Premium, and other disadvantaged groups. Working closely with teachers and the SENDCo, you will lead small-group interventions and focus sessions, adapting provision to maximise impact.

These roles include opportunities to take a lead in a specialist area, such as Literacy, Numeracy, Science, or Social Skills interventions, planning and delivering structured programmes to support pupil progress.

The role includes supporting individuals, small groups, and occasionally whole classes, as well as observing pupils and providing regular feedback on academic, social, and emotional development.

You will:

• Lead targeted small-group intervention sessions and focus groups
• Deliver evidence-based interventions, including Literacy, Numeracy, Science , or Social Skills programmes
• Adapt resources to meet individual learning needs
• Monitor, track, and repost on pupil progress and intervention impact
• Support pupils’ engagement, independence, and well-being
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and SENDCo

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils’ learning and inclusion in a secondary school setting.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary: H3 5-6 (Fringe)
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ideal location near M11 and Hertfordshire and Essex Borders.
• A supportive and dynamic working environment.

Applicants should be flexible, with appropriate qualifications and/or experience, able to work on their own initiative and to exhibit supportive leadership skills in a busy team environment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for all successful applicants. St Mary’s is committed to the equality of opportunity for all applicants, and we reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis, therefore an early application is advisable.

Apply in writing and completing the following forms available on our website (https://www.stmarys.net/page/?title=Supplementary+Information&pid=147) – Support Staff Application Form, Consent to Obtain References Form, Rehabilitation of Offenders Form & Recruitment Monitoring Form.

Applicants are reminded that they should read the Notes to Applicants before completing an application. Please note only applications on St Mary’s forms will be accepted. Please contact Miss Deirdre McHugh, Headteacher (Recruitment@stmarys.net) to submit an application or for more information.

Interviews: St Mary’s is committed to the equality of opprtunity for all applicants, and we reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis, and close the application deadline early, therefore an early application is advisable.