Learning Support Assistant

St Cuthbert's; Egham; On-site; GBP 19,118 - 25,133; Part time

Job summary

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School in Englefield Green (Egham) is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support learning in the classroom. The role is part-time, term-time plus 5 INSET days, starting September 2026, with a salary of £19,118 actual (£25,133 FTE).

You will be committed to pupils' needs, embrace Catholic ethos, work as part of a team, and aim for high standards. Applicants may pursue future teaching routes.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent evidenced.
• Evidence of ability at equivalent level for literacy/numeracy.
• May pursue Vocational Level 1 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in the classroom under teacher guidance.
• Assist with activities and supervise pupils as required.
• May undertake first aid qualification.

Skills

Team player

Kind and caring

Willingness to learn

Good listening

English literacy

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Vocational Level 1

Tools

Basic IT skills

Equipment operation

Job description

# Learning Support AssistantEmployer: St Cuthberts Catholic Primary SchoolLocation: Egham, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: PS 3 - Actual £19,118.00 (FTE £25,133.00)Posted: 22nd July 2026Expires: 2nd September 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1566334Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates; Other GraduatesJob Reference: CUPLSA2627* Share : LinkedIn Facebook X WhatsApp Email* Print**Learning Support Assistant****Start date:** September 2026**Salary Range:**Pay Range 3.2, Actual Salary £19,118.00 / 39 weeks per year (FTE £25,133.00)**Hours and days of work:** Monday to Friday 08:30am (8.20am start on Mondays) to 3.20pm (31.83 hours per week), St. Cuthbert’s School Term time plus 5 INSET daysSt. Cuthbert’s is a happy and successful, single form entry, Catholic Primary School in Englefield Green (Egham). We aim to develop the Whole Child; our intent is to challenge all our children to develop their own unique spiritual, moral, intellectual, creative and physical potential.We are seeking to appoint an Learning Support Assistant to support learning both in the classroom.**About you:*** You are committed to putting the needs of the children first;* You will want to be part of our school community and to embrace our Catholic ethos, vision and values;* You have high expectations of yourself and of others, are prepared to be flexible and have a desire to do a great job;* You are someone who is kind and caring, keen to be a team player;* You might want to pursue a career in teaching in the future.**Person Specification*** Basic numeracy and literacy, eg, through GCSE qualification in English and Maths or equivalent, or able to evidence ability at an equivalent level* Able to work towards Vocational Qualifications Level 1 or equivalent experience in relevant field.* Basic understanding of Health and Safety regulations, procedures and the principles of equality and diversity.* Basic IT skills* Ability to operate basic equipment.* Good listening skills and enthusiasm to learn.* Accuracy and ability to follow instructions.* Ability to fulfil all spoken, written and comprehension aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English in all public facing roles.* May be required to undertake manual handling and physically demanding work.* May be required to undertake first aid qualification**About us:*** Our School is full of enthusiastic, friendly and polite children who have a desire for learning;* We are a happy, caring and compassionate Catholic community where each child’s gifts are developed to the full and the foundations for lifelong learning are laid down;* We are fully inclusive and nurture the needs of every child;* We create a welcoming environment that helps children develop a love for learning;* We seek to inspire our children with a Creative Curriculum, with specialist teachers in PE, French and Music;* The school community has a relentless desire for continuous improvement and to offering the best possible educational opportunities for our children so that every child can achieve their best.Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office from 1st September 2026 to arrange a suitable time and date.Interviews will take place for shortlisted applicants in September and we reserve the right to offer and appoint the right candidate before the closing date.### AttachmentsProspectusXavier Recruitment PolicyXCET Privacy Notice for Job ApplicantsXET Child Protection and Safeguarding PolicyLearning-Support-Assistant-Level-1-XCET-3### Safeguarding Statement:St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.