Learning Support Officer

Archbishop McGrath Catholic High School; Bridgend; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Archbishop McGrath Catholic High School in Bridgend is seeking a Learning Support Officer to assist pupils, including those with learning difficulties, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities. The role supports staff in delivering inclusive education within a thriving 11-18 Catholic school.

The successful candidate will uphold the school's strong Christian ethos and contribute to safeguarding, with a commitment to working collaboratively with families and external agencies as

Qualifications

• Experience providing learning support to pupils, including those with learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support to pupils to enable access to learning activities.
• Support staff and contribute to safe learning environments.
• Assist with safeguarding and welfare of pupils as required.

Skills

Learning support

Safeguarding

Job description

# Learning Support OfficerEmployer: Archbishop McGrath Catholic High SchoolLocation: Brackla, BridgendContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Grade 6 £28,183 Pro RataPosted: 5th October 2026Expires: 16th November 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1577351Job Reference: LSOOCT26* Share :* Print**Advert - Required As Soon As Possible**The Governors of this oversubscribed and forward-looking school are seeking to appoint excellent members of staff to work at Archbishop McGrath Catholic High School. The successful applicants will have the skills and experience to support staff and pupils by providing learning support to pupils, including those with a history of learning difficulties, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.A commitment to support and make a positive contribution to the life and strong Christian ethos of this thriving 11-18 Catholic school is essential.The CES application form and further information can be downloaded from the Eteach website and should be returned to Mrs K. Machin, Exams, Staffing and Admissions Manager, email address in Candidate Pack, by the closing date shown below.Applicants are welcome to make an appointment to visit the school prior to submitting their application.**Closing date for this post is: Monday 19th October 2026, at 9.00 am**Archbishop McGrath is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure.### AttachmentsSupport Staff Application FormLearning Support Officer - Candidate Pack Advert October 2026 V2### Safeguarding Statement:Archbishop McGrath Catholic High 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.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.