Learning Support Assistant

St Mary's Church of England High School (VA); Churchgate; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s Church of England High School (VA) invites applications for a Learning Support Assistant to work within our Inclusion Team, supporting teachers to ensure every student makes good progress and feels supported.

You will be caring, patient and motivated to help pupils, including those with differing learning, emotional or behavioural needs, and you may assist with healthcare plans such as epilepsy, with safeguarding ensuring checks prior to appointment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with and motivating children and young people.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers to deliver high-quality teaching.
• Act as a key worker for students with SEND.
• Assist with caring duties and healthcare plan support.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

You will work as part of our Inclusion Team, supporting teachers to provide high-quality teaching and ensuring that all students are able to make good progress in their learning.

Ideally, you will have experience of working with and motivating children and young people, preferably including those with a range of learning, emotional and/or behavioural needs. You will be caring, patient and committed to helping students achieve their potential. The role will involve you working as key worker, providing support and guidance to students with SEND needs. The role also involves supporting student a with healthcare plans such as epilepsy.

We are committed to the professional development and career progression of our Learning Support Assistants. There will be opportunities to develop your skills and experience, with encouragement and support for those wishing to work towards HLTA status.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references, enhanced DBS, online searches and other checks required by Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2026)

St Mary’s is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Closing date: 30th October 2026

Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to interview and appoint suitable candidate before the application deadline.