Learning Support Assistant

St Joseph's Catholic High School; Slough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph's Catholic High School in Slough is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils in lessons and or in small groups. The role involves assisting teachers, promoting inclusion and safeguarding. A DBS check will be required, and eligibility to work in the UK is essential.

Candidates should have GCSE English and Maths (Grade 5+) and be prepared to work with groups and individual pupils. There may be an opportunity to progress to teacher training in time.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 5+) required.
• Experience supporting pupils in groups or individually.
• Willingness to progress to teacher training (optional).

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in lessons and classroom activities.
• Support pupils with learning needs and behavioural expectations.
• Help with safeguarding and welfare procedures.

Skills

Group support

Individual support

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 5+)

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

St Joseph's Catholic High School, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5HW

26 days remaining to apply

As soon as possible

21 October 2026 at 5pm

24 September 2026

Job details

Job role

• Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

Learning Support Assistant job summary

The suitable candidate must have GCSE equivalent in English and Maths at grade 5 or above.

Be prepared to work with groups and individual pupils

May have an interest in progressing to teacher training.

Please see attached job description.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

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