Learning Support Assistant at St Mary's Catholic School

St Mary's Catholic School; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive working environment

Excellent location near M11

Job summary

St Mary's Catholic School in Bishop's Stortford is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join the SEND/Inclusion team across the secondary curriculum. The role involves supporting pupils with targeted interventions and working closely with teachers and the SEND Co to raise attainment.

You will deliver small-group sessions, adapt resources to individual needs, monitor progress, and contribute to pupils' social and emotional development, with term-time only hours and a supportive

Qualifications

• Excellent English and Maths skills.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Good ICT competence to support learning.
• Commitment to the Catholic ethos and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted, evidence-based interventions for pupils.
• Lead small-group sessions and support whole-class activities.
• Adapt resources to meet individual learning needs.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to staff.
• Support pupil engagement, independence and well-being.

Skills

English proficiency

Maths literacy

Communication skills

ICT skills

Teamwork

Tools

Basic ICT tools

Job description

About this Role

LearningSupport Assistant (LSA)

32hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:15pm on 3 days and 8:30am - 4:15pm on 2 days, Term Time Only)

H3 5-6 (Fringe) £25,583 - £25,989 +£729 FTE (£19,044 - £19,338 pro-rata)

Start Date: September 2026

We seek applications from those of the Catholic faith, all faiths and of no faith but who are supportive of our Christian values and ethos.

St Mary's Catholic School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our strong SEND/Inclusion team, supporting pupils across the secondary curriculum. The successful candidate will be positive, proactive, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Applicants should have strong English and Maths skills, excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), and a good level of ICT competence to support learning and communicate effectively with staff and pupils.

Rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted for quality of education and behaviour and attitudes, we are committed to providing a top-tier educational environment for our pupils.

About the Role:

We are seeking a flexible and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to support pupils across the secondary curriculum, from English and Maths to Science, PE, and beyond. You will be patient, proactive, and confident working both independently and as part of a team.

A key part of the role is to deliver targeted, evidence-based interventions that accelerate progress for vulnerable learners, including pupils with SEND, those eligible for Pupil Premium, and other disadvantaged groups. Working closely with teachers and the SEND Co, you will lead small-group interventions and focus sessions, adapting provision to maximise impact.

These roles include opportunities to take a lead in a specialist area, such as Literacy, Numeracy, Science, or Social Skills interventions, planning and delivering structured programmes to support pupil progress.

The role includes supporting individuals, small groups, and occasionally whole classes, as well as observing pupils and providing regular feedback on academic, social, and emotional development.

You will:

• Lead targeted small-group interventionsessions and focus
• Deliver evidence-based interventions,including Literacy, Numeracy, Science , or Social Skills programmes
• Adapt resources to meet individuallearning needs
• Monitor, track, and repost on pupilprogress and intervention impact
• Support pupils' engagement,independence, and well-being
• Work collaboratively with teachingstaff and SENDCO

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils' learning and inclusion in a secondary school setting.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary: H3 5-6 (Fringe)
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ideal location near M11 and Hertfordshire and Essex Borders.
• A supportive and dynamic working environment.

Applicants should be flexible, with appropriate qualifications and/or experience, able to work on their own initiative and to exhibit supportive leadership skills in a busy team environment.

St Mary's Catholic School is a founding member of the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust, established in September 2021. This post represents an ideal opportunity for an ambitious candidate to assume the leadership of a core subject area across all keystages.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for all successful applicants. St Mary's is committed to the equality of opportunity for all applicants, and we reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis, therefore an early application is advisable.

Inerviews: St Mary's is committed to the equality of opportunity for all applicants, and we reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis, and close the application deadline early, therefore an early application is advisable.