Learning Support Assistant

City Of Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Doncaster is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term, term-time only basis. The role is 32.5 hours per week with duties supporting the class teacher and pupils, aligned to our Catholic ethos.

The post requires safeguarding checks and a readiness to undertake training, with interviews planned after November 24, 2026. Applicants should be patient, flexible and committed to helping pupils, including those with SEND, meet their

Qualifications

• Be an excellent support to the class teacher and pupils
• Support fully our Catholic ethos, vision and values
• Demonstrate a passion for learning and be a practitioner that others can be inspired by
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with parents and other stakeholders
• Be patient and understanding with pupils with SEND
• Be professional at all times and willing to undertake training
• Prepared to be hardworking, patient and flexible
• Be committed to training opportunities to support the child
• Be willing to support changing, medical or other personal hygiene
• Have relevant experience in supporting learning for pupils
• Work with the SENDCO and Inclusion manager in supporting individual pupils identified with an EHC Plan
• Be able to work with individual pupils on set targets and help review and implement these targets

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in delivering lessons and activities
• Support pupils on a day-to-day basis to ensure inclusion and participation
• Contribute to the safeguarding and well-being of pupils during the school day
• Assist with general classroom duties and student well-being under supervision

Skills

Support to teacher

Pupil support

Communication skills

SEND support

Job description

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Bungalow Rd

Edlington

Doncaster

DN12 1DL

Required: December 2026

Fixed Term until August 27

32.5 hrs per week, term-time only

The children, staff and governors of our schools would like to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our team.

Requirements:

• Be an excellent support to the class teacher and pupils
• Support fully our Catholic ethos, vision and values
• Demonstrate a passion for learning and be a practitioner that others can be inspired by
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with parents and other stakeholders
• Be patient and understanding with pupils with SEND
• Be professional at all times and willing to undertake training
• Prepared to be hardworking, patient and flexible
• Be committed to training opportunities to support the child
• Be willing to support changing, medical or other personal hygiene
• Have relevant experience in supporting learning for pupils
• Work with the SENDCO and Inclusion manager in supporting individual pupils identified with an EHC Plan
• Be able to work with individual pupils on set targets and help review and implement these targets

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We strive to create a culture of vigilance where children are safe, supported and able to thrive.

The successful candidate will be subject to a range of safer recruitment checks in line with statutory guidance, including references, verification of qualifications, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and, where applicable, a Children's Barred List check. Online searches may also be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-disclosure form prior to interview. The school reserves the right to conduct additional safeguarding checks where appropriate.

Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service is available at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Closing Date: Monday 16th November 2026, 12 noon

Interviews: Tuesday 24th November 2026