Learning Support Assistant

Saint Gregory's Catholic College; Clays End; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Career break after five years of long/

Job summary

Saint Gregory’s Catholic College in England seeks a Learning Support Assistant to support in-class learning, run small group activities, and provide one-to-one help for students with SEND. The role is permanent with flexible hours, across term-time weeks including INSET days, up to 30.42 hours weekly.

Salary is Grade 3 SCP 5-6, with actual pay based on hours worked; closing date 1 November 2026 and interview 12 November 2026.

Qualifications

• No prior Learning Support Assistant experience required; open to new career challengers.
• Minimum of three working days per week, must include Monday and Friday.
• Term-time only plus INSET days on agreed working days.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to in-class support and small group work.
• Provide one-to-one support for students with SEND.
• Engage and encourage students to achieve their best.

Job description

Post: Learning Support Assistant (Teaching Assistant)

Start date: ASAP

Contract type: Permanent. Flexible hours by negotiation between a minimum of three working days which must include a Monday and Friday, up to 30.42 hours per week across five working days. Term time only plus all INSET days that fall on your agreed working days

Hours: Up to 30.42 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8.45am- 3.10pm

Salary: Grade 3 SCP 5-6, £26,428 - £26,847 full-time equivalent, actual £18,668 - £18,964 based on 30.42 hours per week

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 1 November 2026

Interview date: Thursday 12 November 2026

Our students are amazing. They are clever, kind and a joy to work with. They inspire, challenge and drive us as professionals to deliver the highest standards of education and care; to fill their school life with academic rigour, compassion and laughter. School is a busy and varied place of work, but as a team, we work together to reach out, find solutions and truly make a difference in the lives of young people.

These are exciting times for the Inclusion department at St Gregory’s. We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who will have the flexibility to contribute to in-class support, small group work and one to one support of students with SEND. As well as engage, inspire and encourage our young people to achieve their very best.

You do not need to have worked as a Learning Support Assistant (Teaching Assistant) before, although of course we also welcome applications from experienced professionals seeking a new career challenge.

We welcome applications from those wishing to apply for the maximum number of hours available (30.42) and also those wishing to apply on a job share basis or on reduced hours to fit around other commitments, for example dropping off or picking up children from school. We would also consider applicants who wish to work less than five days a week. However, to ensure consistency in the support we offer our students, we would request a minimum of three working days and Applicants must be available to work on Mondays and Fridays. If you would like to apply on this basis and are shortlisted, please discuss this at interview.

Why you should join St Gregory’s:

We passionately believe that every child can discover their own remarkable place in the world and the contribution that you bring to our school deserves its own rewards. As a member of our team, you can expect:

To join a supportive and friendly team

A supportive employer that will work with you to meet your working needs

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

A positive and innovative learning culture where well-being and workload are effectively managed

A vibrant and dynamic student body that deserves the very best in teaching and support

Professional support to help you develop your career

Free Parking

The opportunity to take an unpaid “career break” after five years of continuous service