Learning Support Assistant Level 2B

St Mary's Catholic Primary School; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking a Learning Support Assistant Level 2B. The role involves supporting children in a Catholic education environment. Candidates must have relevant qualifications like NVQ2 and a passion for working with children. This full-time position offers a starting salary of £27,693.72. A supportive staff team and great professional learning opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Professional learning opportunities

Supportive staff team

Well-behaved children

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated individual.
• Experience working in a primary school setting.
• Ability to form good relationships with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Bring energy and passion to the role.
• Work independently and flexibly.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Ability to work independently

Experience working with children

Good communication skills

Education

English and Maths at GCSE C or above

NVQ2 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Learning Support Assistant Level 2B at St Mary's Catholic Primary School

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Job Reference # EDV/2025/SMCPS/74003

Location Silverdale Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2TA

Contract Type Permanent

Contract Term Full-Time

Salary £27,693.72 (Starting Salary – £27,693.72, actual £19,399.90 per annum)

Closing Date 9:00am, 3rd Dec 2025

Start Date TBC

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s) Within 2 weeks of closing date

About this Role

A vacancy exists for someone who is supportive of the Catholic Ethos of the school and demonstrates the following attributes:

• An enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who will bring a sense of energy and passion to the role.
• A high level of general education – English and Maths at GCSE C or above is essential, as is a NVQ2 or equivalent qualification.
• Can use their initiative to work independently and flexibly.
• Has experience of working with children in a Primary School setting.
• Has a passion for working with children and forms good relationships with children and adults.

At St Mary's we offer the following:

• A supportive, positive and enthusiastic staff team.
• Children who are well behaved and eager to learn.
• Very supportive parents.
• Excellent professional learning opportunities.
• A school community which is committed to continual improvement and where every child is encouraged to succeed.

Please note the closing date for this post is 9am on Wednesday 3rd December. Interviews will take place the week over the following two weeks.

Application packs are available on the school website. School visits are also welcomed. If you would like to visit the school, please contact the Primary Academy Manager on 01782 627628 or email [e-mail].

St Mary's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools.

Christ The King Catholic Collegiate will be merging with The Painsley Catholic Academy (which will be called St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust) on 1st November 2025. This means that as of that date, all Christ The King Catholic Collegiate employees will TUPE over to St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust on their existing pay and conditions. This is a routine process and is being done in full consultation with staff, HR advisors and unions. Should you have any concerns about this, please get in touch.

Related Documents

• Support Staff Application Form.doc

Contact Details

Jo Howarth
01782 627628
[e-mail]