Learning Support Assistant

Stockport Council; Stockport; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking Catholic High School in Cheadle is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant. The role involves providing assistance to students with diverse needs in a supportive and inclusive environment. This is a permanent, term-time position with 28 hours per week, offering a salary scaled from £15,725 to £16,815 based on experience. The successful applicant will contribute to a nurturing school community and support the school's mission of achieving excellence in education.

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St James’ Catholic High School
St James’ Way
Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle
SK8 6PZ
Tel: [phone]
http://www.stjamescheadle.co.uk

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Hours of Post: 28 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time only
Salary Grade: Scale 4 - £24,294 to £25,979 FTE (actual salary £15,725.13 to £16,815.80)

Flexible working will be considered.

St James’ Catholic High School Mission:

“To ensure everyone within our school family achieves their full potential, to encourage learning and development through faith, and to strive for excellence.”

Applications are welcome regardless of the personal faith of the applicant, providing they are supportive of the school’s Catholic ethos.

St James’ Catholic High School is a popular and oversubscribed 11-16 mixed comprehensive Catholic High School which was judged by OFSTED to be a “Good” school in April 2022.

The Diocese of Shrewsbury judged our school to be an “Outstanding” Catholic school.

The governors of the school wish to appoint a Learning Support Assistant.

Please note a current CES application form (version 14) and a Model Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 Disclosure form must be completed for this post. CVs will not be accepted. Please go to the School website and download the Candidate Information pack https://www.stjamescheadle.co.uk/jobs/ for the job description and person specification.

Closing Date: This post has no closing date, but the school have the right to close early should sufficient applications are received.
Interview Date: To be confirmed

St James’ Catholic High School is an equal opportunity employer, which is “Positive about Disabled People”. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in the workforce, who meet the person specification for the post.

St James’ Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.