Learning Support Assistant NEW

Xavier Catholic Education Trust; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School in Merrow, Guildford, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with SEN within KS2, and across primary phases as needed.

The role runs 8:30am–3:20pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only, permanent. You will work in a happy, hardworking team and have opportunities to lead small group interventions and contribute to class-based learning support.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience working with children with SEN.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, creative and positive attitude.
• Experience as an LSA/Teaching Assistant desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide class-based learning support for students.
• Lead small group interventions.
• Support across KS2 and across primary phases as needed.

Skills

SEN experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Enthusiastic

Job description

# Learning Support AssistantEmployer: St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolLocation: Guildford, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: Term TimeSalary: XCET3, FTE £24,330, Pro rata £18,403.15Posted: 16th October 2026Expires: 3rd November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1580210* Share :* Print**Learning Support Assistant**St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School in Merrow, Guildford, is looking for a Learning Support Assistant.**Hours:** 8.30am – 3.20pm Monday to Friday, permanent, term time only.**Start date:** As soon as possible**Salary:** XCET3, FTE £24,330, Pro rata £18,403.15The successful candidate will:* Have hands on experience working with children with SEN.* Enjoy working as part of a happy, hardworking team.* Be working in KS2 initially (but would need to be flexible to work across all primary phases.)* Be enthusiastic, creative and positive.* Have initiative and be able to motivate and encourage children.* Offer classed based learning support for students as well as lead small group interventions.* Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.* Have experience as an LSA/Teaching Assistant desirable, but not essential.**Closing date:** 10am 3rd November 2026**Interviews:** Thursday 5th November 2026### AttachmentsXavier Recruitment PolicyXCET Application Form Notes to ApplicantsXCET Privacy Notice for Job ApplicantsLSA Advert Autumn 26LSA Job Description### Safeguarding Statement:The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.Apply Now