Learning Support Assistant (LSA)  

32 hours per week (Monday to Friday,  8:30am – 3:15pm on 3 days and 8:30am – 4:15pm on 2 days, Term Time Only) 

H3 5-6 (Fringe) £25,583 - £25,989 + £729 FTE (£19,044 - £19,338 pro-rata) 

Start Date: September 2026 

We seek applications from those of the Catholic faith, all faiths and of no faith but who are supportive of our Christian values and ethos.

St Mary's Catholic School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our strong SEND/Inclusion team, supporting pupils across the secondary curriculum. The successful candidate will be positive, proactive, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Applicants should have strong English and Maths skills, excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), and a good level of ICT competence to support learning and communicate effectively with staff and pupils.

Rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted for quality of education and behaviour and attitudes, we are committed to providing a top-tier educational environment for our pupils.

About the Role:

We are seeking a flexible and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to support pupils across the secondary curriculum, from English and Maths to Science, PE, and beyond. You will be patient, proactive, and confident working both independently and as part of a team.

A key part of the role is to deliver targeted, evidence-based interventions that accelerate progress for vulnerable learners, including pupils with SEND, those eligible for Pupil Premium, and other disadvantaged groups. Working closely with teachers and the SENDCo, you will lead small-group interventions and focus sessions,  adapting provision to maximise impact.

These roles include opportunities to take a lead in a specialist area, sucj as Literacy, Numeracy, Science, or Social Skills interventions, planning and delivering structured programmes to support  pupil progress.

The role includes supporting individuals, small groups, and occasionally whole classes, as well as observing pupils and providing regular feedback on academic, social, and emotional development.

You will:

• Lead targeted small-group intervention sessions and focus
• Deliver evidence-based interventions, including Literacy, Numeracy, Science , or Social Skills programmes
• Adapt resources to meet individual learning needs
• Monitor, track, and repost on pupil progress and intervention impact 
• Support pupils’ engagement, independence, and well-being
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and SENDCO

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils’ learning and inclusion in a secondary school setting.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary: H3 5-6 (Fringe)
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ideal location near M11 and Hertfordshire and Essex Borders.
• A supportive and dynamic working environment.

Applicants should be flexible, with appropriate qualifications and/or experience, able to work on their own initiative and to exhibit supportive leadership skills in a busy team environment.

St Mary’s Catholic School is a founding member of the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust, established in September 2021. This post represents an ideal opportunity for an ambitious candidate to assume the leadership of a core subject area across all key stages.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for all successful applicants. St Mary’s is committed to the equality of opportunity for all applicants, and we reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis, therefore an early application is advisable.