Learning Support Assistant (LSA

St Mary's Catholic School; Little London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

St Mary's Catholic School is seeking a flexible, part-time Learning Support Assistant to assist pupils across the secondary curriculum, including English, Maths, Science, and PE. You will deliver targeted interventions and work closely with teachers and the SENDCo to raise attainment.

You will lead small-group sessions, adapt resources to meet individual learning needs, monitor progress, and provide regular feedback on academic and social development.

Qualifications

• Strong English and Maths skills required.
• Experience delivering targeted interventions for pupils with SEND.
• Ability to monitor pupil progress and provide feedback.

Responsibilities

• Lead targeted small-group intervention sessions and focus groups.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions, including Literacy, Numeracy, Science, or Social Skills programmes.
• Adapt resources to meet individual learning needs.
• Monitor, track, and report on pupil progress and intervention impact.
• Support pupils' engagement, independence, and well-being.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and SENDCo.

Skills

Small-group support

Literacy support

Numeracy support

SEND experience

Progress tracking

Job description

We are seeking a flexible and enthusiastic part-time 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 SENDCo, 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 intervention sessions and focus groups
• Deliver evidence-based interventions, including Literacy, Numeracy, Science, or Social Skills programmes
• Adapt resources to meet individual learning needs
• Monitor, track, and repost on pupil progress and intervention impact
• Support pupils' engagement, independence, and well-being
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and SENDCo

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

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. 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.