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🗂️ Administration · St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)

Learning Support Assistant

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Learning Support Assistant

You will work as part of our Inclusion Team, supporting teachers to provide high-quality teaching and ensuring that all students are able to make good progress in their learning.

Ideally, you will have experience of working with and motivating children and young people, preferably including those with a range of learning, emotional and/or behavioural needs. You will be caring, patient and committed to helping students achieve their potential. The role will involve you working as key worker, providing support and guidance to students with SEND needs. The role also involves supporting student a with healthcare plans such as epilepsy.

We are committed to the professional development and career progression of our Learning Support Assistants. There will be opportunities to develop your skills and experience, with encouragement and support for those wishing to work towards HLTA status.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references, enhanced DBS, online searches and other checks required by Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2026)

St Mary’s is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Closing date: 30th October 2026

Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to interview and appoint suitable candidate before the application deadline.

What this role involves

General background for teaching assistant roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Help teachers prepare materials
  • Set up classrooms ready for lessons
  • Work with individual students and small groups
Typical pay (UK)
£19,000 starting · £26,000 experienced
Typical hours
16 to 37 term time
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Applications open on St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)'s own careers site.