Learning Support Assistant (Maternity cover)

Catholic Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

St John Bosco College in Battersea is seeking an able Learning Support Assistant to join our Catholic, inclusive school community. You will support pupils with SEN, including autism, in 1:1 and small-group settings, helping literacy and communication development while fostering independent learning. The post is fixed-term until 22 July 2027, part-time 20.5 hours over Mon-Wed, term-time only, with a competitive salary (£16,208 p.a.

pro rata). Closing date 15 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEN, preferably autism.
• Good interpersonal, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Calm, patient and empathetic with excellent communication.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support SEN students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Develop literacy and communication skills and independent learning.
• Assist with maintaining a supportive inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Autism support

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Fixed term until 22nd July 2027

Actual Salary: £16,208pa (pro rata to fte £32,112)

Scale 3 - Point 5

20.5hrs/3 days per week (Monday - Wednesday)

Term time only (39 weeks per annum)

“The governing body and leaders support pupils’ wider development. They are committed to making sure that pupils are prepared well for life in modern Britain” Ofsted October 2022

“Careers, advice and guidance is very strong across the school” Ofsted October 2022

St John Bosco College are looking to appoint an able, highly motivated, enthusiastic and innovative Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our supportive, passionate and dedicated team of professionals. Our mission is based on ‘without confidence and love, there can be no true education’.

We are therefore looking for candidates who are committed to securing high standards and raising academic attainment for all students with special educational needs.

As an LSA you will lead on the development of students’ literacy and communication skills and contribute to the supportive environment that we aim to provide in our Inclusive school.

The main responsibilities of the LSA role will be to support those students with SEN needs across the school. The role will include supporting students in the mainstream classroom on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, developing their independent learning, social and emotional regulation skills.

Applications are invited from those with good interpersonal skills and experience in supporting young people with Autism. Previous experience of supporting secondary-aged students with SEN needs would be desirable, but is not essential.

You must also have good literacy and numeracy skills and be committed and reliable, with excellent communication skills along with a calm, patient and empathetic nature.

Our school is committed to continual professional development, which makes this a great opportunity for career development as the school offers a programme of regular training, which includes access to NVQ Qualifications for Teaching Assistants.

Our school was judged “good” by Ofsted in October 2022 and “outstanding” by the Archdiocese of Southwark in June 2025. Our Roman Catholic, Salesian school, in the heart of Battersea, strives to ensure that all its young people are given the opportunity and support they need to achieve their best, fulfil their true potential and go out into the world confident and ready to ‘earn their own bread’.

Early applications are welcome, as we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if we find a suitable candidate.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date: 09:00 Thursday 15th October 2026

Interviews: TBC

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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Headteacher: Paul Dunne BSc PGCE MA

Job Application Downloads:

• Learning-Support-Assistant-JD_PS-3.pdf
• CES-Support-Staff-Application-Form-Word-1-1.docx
• CES_-_Notes_to_Applicants-2-1.pdf
• SJBC-Staff-wellbeing-offer-2-1.pdf