Learning Support Assistant

Notre Dame High School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Notre Dame High School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support students with Special Educational Needs. The role is based at Notre Dame High School, Norwich, and is offered on a part-time basis (27.5 hours per week) with a permanent contract.

The starting date is 2 November 2026, with a salary of £16,819 to £17,086 per year. The school provides a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in Learning Support Assistant role preferred.
• Commitment to supporting students with Special Educational Needs.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant at Notre Dame High School, Norwich

• Job Reference: EDV/2026/NDHSN/68570


• Location: Surrey Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3PB


• Contract Type: Permanent


• Contract Term: Part-Time


• Salary: £16,819.00 - £17,086.00 Annually (Actual)


• Hours Per Week: 27.5


• Weeks Per Year: 39


• Closing Date: 9:00am, Thu 1st Oct, 2026


• Start Date: From 02 November 2026


• Positions Available: 1


• Interview Date(s): 09 October 2026

About this Role

Notre Dame High School is an 11-18 highly successful and oversubscribed Roman Catholic school with Academy status. We are part of the St John the Baptist Catholic MAT. We are a 2024 Ofsted rated 'Good with Outstanding features' school, one of only 37 EEF Research Schools nationally, and a designated Teaching School Hub.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant with the energy and empathy to work with and support students with Special Educational Needs. We would be looking for the candidate to have previous experience in the role but in the right circumstances we would be willing to consider a candidate who had alternative but appropriate experience.

Join us at Notre Dame and benefit from:

• a culture which values respect, honesty and kindness;


• great training, leading to great professional development and career progression;


• an outstanding quality of relationship between pupils and staff, and between pupils themselves;


• staff charter including a number of wellbeing initiatives.

It is part of our Vision that \"Our values and the distinctive ethos of our Trust of Catholic schools will enable every child and young person to receive the very best education, so that they are empowered to grow, learn and achieve\".

Preliminary visits to the school or discussions regarding the post are welcome by arrangement with Faye Bunn, Sendco [email address] or Imogen Burns, Deputy Sendco [email address].

Notre Dame High School welcomes applications from members of minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant with the energy and empathy to work with and support students with Special Educational Needs. We would be looking for the candidate to have previous experience in the role but in the right circumstances we would be willing to consider a candidate who had alternative but appropriate experience.

Notre Dame High School is an 11-18 highly successful and oversubscribed Roman Catholic school with Academy status. We are part of the St John the Baptist Catholic MAT. We are a 2024 Ofsted rated 'Good with Outstanding features' school, one of only 37 EEF Research Schools nationally, and a designated Teaching School Hub.