About this role
Learning Support Assistant
33.75 hours per week | Term-time only | Permanent Grade 3: £26,428-£26,847 per annum (pro rata) Actual starting salary: £20,735.41 - £21,064.16 per annum (depending on experience)
Notre Dame High School is seeking a committed and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support students with additional needs, helping them to fully access learning and thrive within a caring, inclusive environment rooted in Gospel values.
About the RoleAs a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
Provide in-class support to students, working closely with teaching staff to adapt learning and promote engagementDeliver targeted 1:1 and small group interventions in areas such as literacy, numeracy, social skills and emotional regulationSupport students with a range of needs, including those requiring personal care and mobility assistancePromote independence, inclusion, and dignity for all learnersWork collaboratively with the SENCO, pastoral teams, teachers, and external professionalsContribute to monitoring student progress and maintaining accurate recordsThis role may include supporting students with physical disabilities, including assisting with mobility, personal care, and implementing Individual Healthcare Plans and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs).
About YouWe are looking for someone who:
Is patient, empathetic, and committed to supporting young peopleCan build strong, professional relationships with students and staffIs organised and able to follow structured intervention programmesDemonstrates a commitment to inclusion and high expectations for all learnersIs willing to undertake training related to SEND, including moving and handling where requiredOur CommunityAt Notre Dame High School, we are proud to be a learning and caring Catholic community, committed to following Christ’s teaching. We strive to create an environment where every student is valued and supported to achieve their full potential.
We are particularly keen for our staff team to reflect the diversity of our student community. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates and believe diversity strengthens our school.
Notre Dame High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a self-disclosure is required for applicants shortlisted for interview.