Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

St Thomas Becket Catholic School in Nottingham is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils in lessons and contribute to a strong pastoral culture. The role values flexibility, self-motivation and reliability to help pupils achieve learning goals in a Catholic secondary setting.

Experience in education is desirable though not essential, and enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are required. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in their learning and classroom activities.
• Contribute to a supportive pastoral culture within a Catholic secondary school.

Skills

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Reliability

Confidence

Job description

This is a Learning Support Assistant post at St Thomas Becket Catholic School, an 11-18 Catholic secondary. The core of the work is supporting pupils and their learning in a school with a strong pastoral culture. Set in a school the Catholic Schools Inspectorate rated Good overall with Outstanding areas, it lists prior educational experience as desirable, not essential. An enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Flexibility
• Self-motivation
• Reliability
• Confidence

Nice to have

• Experience of a similar role in an educational environment

What’s offered

• Supportive team ethos committed to continuous improvement
• Relevant ongoing training
• Commitment to staff wellbeing
• Supportive leadership