Loreto College is looking for dedicated and compassionate education professionals who are looking to make a difference in the lives of students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Working as a member of the Faculty for Additional Learning Support, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to support students from across college, playing an integral part in achieving positive outcomes for these students.

As an Educational Support Assistant at Loreto Sixth Form College, you will be supported by an experienced and dynamic department. Your responsibilities will include assisting during lessons, supporting individualised learning plans to help create an inclusive and engaging classroom environment, offering high level support to students from across the curriculum on either a either 1-1 basis or in small groups, and providing support to students during offsite activities in a variety of educational opportunities.

About the College

Loreto Sixth Form College has been awarded a second consecutive outstanding rating in all areas under the latest framework in the December 2022 inspection. The report in particular notes the outstanding work of the Faculty for Additional Learning Support. It notes that “Students benefit from an inclusive learning environment that celebrates their individual contributions to the college. Staff provide exceptional support for students with SEND and high needs. The provide support swiftly, which enables students on the pathways to independence programme to develop their confidence and resilience. For example, students with SEND develop their confidence and independence effectively, supporting each other to move to other lessons without prompts from staff members.” “Students with SEND achieve and exceed the targets, goals and aspirations in their education, health and care plans”.

Loreto Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All candidates and post holders including volunteers are subject to appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. This includes an online search for shortlisted candidates, as well as a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check with barred list information and any other relevant checks with statutory bodies for successful candidates.

Supporting Statement

In your supporting statement, we ask you to outline why you are interested in the role and how you feel you are suited to it with reference to the criteria in the person specification. This is part of the application process and therefore will be assessed. You must tell us how you meet the criteria listed.