Learning Support Assistant Level 2 at St Mary's Catholic Academy
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About this Role
Thank you for considering St. Mary's Catholic Academy for the next stage in your career.
We are seeking to appoint a talented Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support students in the learning support department at St Mary’s. The hours are 32.5 per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30 to commence 1st September 2026. We would consider applications for less hours, and there is the option to work inset days. This would be a fantastic opportunity to develop your experience working with young people and supporting their needs in our Academy.
St Mary’s is a highly regarded oversubscribed Catholic Academy in Blackpool in the Diocese of Lancaster. The school is very much a Catholic family where everyone works together to support and challenge one another to be the best they can be.
Please refer to the application pack for the person specification, job description and further details.
BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 8th July 2026 – midday
Shortlisting date: Wednesday 8th July 2026
Interview date: Friday 10th July 2026
Post Details:
Grade: NJC pay Grade C – scale point range 5 to 6
Full time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 to £25,989.00 (pay award pending)
Actual salary: £18,893.00 to £19,193.00
Contract: Fixed term for the life of the EHCP or whilst the child remains on roll in the school
expected end date 31/8/2031
Hours: 32.5 per week, term time only
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Related Documents
Contact Details
Emma Hudson, Headteacher's PA
01253 396286
admin@st-mary.blackpool.sch.uk
St Mary's Catholic Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
- Please provide a written statement of no more than 1,300 words detailing why you believe your experience, skills, personal qualities, training and/or education are relevant to your suitability for the post advertised and how you meet the person specification applicable to the post.
St Mary's Catholic Academy
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