Learning Support Practitioner (Part time) - Our Lady’s Catholic Academy

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local Catholic school in Hempstalls is seeking a Learning Support Practitioner to work 30 hours per week during term time. The ideal candidate will be a skilled practitioner with high expectations, creativity, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Join a supportive environment that values teamwork and fosters a vibrant curriculum.

Benefits

Supportive environment for professional career development

Strong Catholic ethos

Engaged children with excellent behavior

Qualifications

• Skilled practitioner with high expectations of work and behavior.
• Ability to work well within teams and maintain a sense of humor.
• Commitment to a strong Catholic ethos and educational values.

Responsibilities

• Work 30 hours per week during term time.
• Contribute to the vision and mission of the Catholic school.
• Help strengthen the curriculum and ensure high standards.

Skills

High expectations of work and behavior

Creativity and innovation

Teamwork

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Job description

Overview

The Academy Committee of Our Lady’s Catholic Academy are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Practitioner to work 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday term time only, to commence as soon as possible.

We are looking for a practitioner who can fully subscribe to the vision and mission of our Catholic school. The successful candidate will be a skilled practitioner with high expectations of work and behaviour, prepared to work hard to achieve excellence. They should be creative and innovative in outlook and committed to strengthening our vibrant curriculum, hold positive values and attitudes, and adopt high standards of behaviour in their professional role. A sense of humor, ability to work well within teams and commitment to ongoing professional development are essential.

What we offer

• A happy, caring school with a strong Catholic ethos.
• A supportive Academy Committee and Senior Leadership Team committed to maintaining high standards.
• Children who love coming to school, are engaged in their learning and have excellent behaviour.
• A committed and supportive environment where you will be encouraged to develop your professional career.
• An opportunity to join a highly effective Multi Academy Collegiate with excellent opportunities for CPD across our family of Schools.

How to apply

Applicants from all religious denominations are welcome. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Mrs Moira Burton 01782 254832 to arrange a visit.

To apply for this vacancy, please contact:

CES Application forms are available from the school website www.ourladysca.org.uk/vacancies

Closing date 06/10/2025 12 noon

Shortlisting: 07/10/2025

Interviews: 10/10/2025

Safeguarding and background

Our Lady’s is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the Criminal Records Bureau.

Asylum and immigration

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/