Learning Support Assistant

TES FE News; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join their team in September. This part-time, term-time role offers a rewarding experience supporting young people, perfect for those considering a gap year. The school promotes a positive environment focused on mutual respect and development for both staff and students.

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required. Open to gap year students.
• Willingness to embrace the school's ethos.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to create opportunities and enhance learning.
• Engage in diverse, challenging, fun, and fulfilling activities.

Job description

Job Overview

Are you enthusiastic and passionate about creating opportunities for young people? We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support Team in September. This position is suitable for anyone looking for a rewarding role, regardless of previous experience. It is ideal for those considering a gap year before university and seeking a job filled with diverse, challenging, fun, and fulfilling experiences.

This role is part-time, term-time only, for 26.5 hours per week, worked over 5 days, Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 15:20.

About Us

If you want to work in a school where everyone is valued and supported to be their best—students and staff alike—then this is the school for you. Get a glimpse of St Wilfrid’s via this video: https://youtu.be/I5REzWqgTe0. We have excellent facilities, dedicated staff, and wonderful students!

Our School's Ethos

St Wilfrid’s aims to be the very best. You do not need to be Catholic to work here, but a willingness to embrace the school's ethos is expected. Our community is built on mutual respect, with staff working hard and going the extra mile for students. Our students contribute greatly to making the school welcoming and productive. Recent inspection reports (Catholic School Inspection October 2024, Ofsted March 2023) confirm this positive environment.

Visit Us

We invite and encourage potential applicants to arrange a visit. We believe you will be impressed!

Application Process

St Wilfrid’s Catholic School reserves the right to review applications, conduct interviews, and make appointments before the closing date. Please submit your application promptly.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Successful candidates will undergo Disclosure and Barring Service checks and other employment screening, including references.