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 Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide in-class support to students, working closely with teaching staff to adapt learning and promote engagement
• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group interventions in areas such as literacy, numeracy, social skills and emotional regulation
• Support students with a range of needs, including those requiring personal care and mobility assistance
• Promote independence, inclusion, and dignity for all learners
• Work collaboratively with the SENCO, pastoral teams, teachers, and external professionals
• Contribute to monitoring student progress and maintaining accurate records

This 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 You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is patient, empathetic, and committed to supporting young people
• Can build strong, professional relationships with students and staff
• Is organised and able to follow structured intervention programmes
• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and high expectations for all learners
• Is willing to undertake training related to SEND, including moving and handling where required

Our Community

At 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.