Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking dedicated staff to support our pupils in a Catholic school in Doncaster. The role involves assisting the class teacher, engaging with pupils, and upholding the school ethos and values.

Ideal candidates will have experience supporting learning, strong communication with parents and stakeholders, and a commitment to training and professional growth within a collaborative, caring environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting learning for pupils.
• Ability to support pupils with SEND.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.
• Professional and adaptable in a school environment.
• Comfortable assisting with personal care or hygiene as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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 with parents and stakeholders.

Skills

Classroom support

Communication skills

SEND support

Training-minded

Hardworking

Flexible

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• 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

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking school with high aspirations for every child. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to providing high-quality professional development, wellbeing support and opportunities for career progression.

You will become part of a dedicated, hardworking and supportive team that works collaboratively to secure the very best outcomes for pupils. Our school is well resourced, provides a positive and inclusive working environment, and values innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Our children are one of our greatest strengths. They are enthusiastic, resilient, well-behaved and eager to learn, making our school a rewarding place to work.

Above all, you will be joining a warm and welcoming school community, supported by a committed Governing Body that actively champions staff wellbeing, professional growth and sustained school improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families while developing your own professional career.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.