Learning Support Assistant

Stwilfrids; Crawley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

St Wilfrid's Catholic School is looking for a part-time Learning Support Assistant to join their supportive and passionate Learning Support Team. This unique opportunity is ideal for those seeking a rewarding role in education, especially for those considering a gap year before university.

Qualifications

• Suitable for individuals considering a gap year or looking for fulfilling positions.

Responsibilities

• Join the Learning Support Team working with students.
• Provide support in a school environment focusing on student welfare.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Passion for supporting young people

Job description

Are you enthusiastic and passionate about creating opportunities for young people? If so, we are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support Team in September. Regardless of previous experience, if you are looking for a satisfying and rewarding position, then this could be for you. This position could be ideal for anyone considering taking a gap year before university and seeking a job where each day is different, filled with experiences that are both challenging, fun, and fulfilling.

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

If you want to work in a school where everyone is valued and supported to be the best they can be (both students and staff), then this is the school for you. Please click on the following link or copy it to your browser to get a flavour of St Wilfrid’s: https://youtu.be/I5REzWqgTe0. As you will see, we have great facilities, great staff, and above all, great students!

This is a school that aspires to be the very best. Do you want to be part of that? You do not need to be Catholic to work here, but a willingness to embrace the ethos of the school is expected.

The strength of community at St Wilfrid’s is built on mutual respect. Our staff work incredibly hard and are willing to go the extra mile for the students. Our students are amazing and contribute enormously to making the school a welcoming and productive place. Our recent Catholic School Inspection Report (October 2024) and Ofsted Report (March 2023) reinforce this aspect of school life. All potential applicants are encouraged to arrange a visit – we believe you won’t be disappointed!

St Wilfrid's Catholic School reserves the right to review applications, conduct interviews, and make appointments before the closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

St Wilfrid's and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check and other relevant employment checks, including references.