Learning Support Assistant

St Francis of Assisi Catholic College; Aldridge; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

St Francis of Assisi Catholic College in Aldridge requires an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027. The role is full-time (37 hours per week) during term-time. Start date ASAP, with a focus on supporting students within a strong IT-enabled learning environment.

The school emphasises high standards of behaviour and achievement and offers a strong induction, CPD, and a safeguarding-focused approach. Applicants from non-Catholics are welcome.

Qualifications

• We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Learning Support Assistant.
• This is a knowledge rich school with hardworking students and a supportive IT department.
• Candidates will meet the person specification and undergo a health check, enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (Fixed-term contract) at St Francis of Assisi Catholic College

Job Reference #EDV/2026/SFACC/77844

Location Erdington Road, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0RN

Contract Type Fixed Term

Contract Term Full-Time

Salary £31,015.00 - £33,119.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual salary £26,794.85 - £28,612.56

Hours Per Week 37

Fixed Term End Date Tue 31 Aug, 2027

Closing Date Midday, Mon 9th Nov, 2026

Start Date ASAP

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s) Week commencing 16th November

About this Role

Learning Support Assistant

Fixed-term contract to 31 August 2027

Full-time / Term-time only

Required ASAP

We are seeking to appoint, an enthusiastic and experienced Learning Support Assistant.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a knowledge rich school; where students are hardworking and have a positive attitude. You will become a member of a very strong IT department where the staff are experienced, knowledgeable, friendly and supportive.

St. Francis of Assisi is a fabulous and highly successful school where staff and students feel happy and safe and where teachers and learners have a close working relationship. We have very high expectations of manners, behaviour and relationships and these expectations create an environment where all can achieve their ambitions and aspirations.

We provide a first-rate induction and continuous CPD programme for all so that nobody is left to 'find their way' in our school. It is a bespoke programme so that you can focus solely on your teaching when you get here.

Applications are welcome from non-Catholics.

St Francis of Assisi Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Closing date: Monday 9th November midday

Interviews: Week commencing 16th November 2026

To arrange a visit, or if you have any queries, please contact Mrs K Siciliano Headteacher's PA at [email protected]