Learning Support Assistant

Start Date: ASAP

For immediate starts, applications are invited for the position of Learning Support Assistant to support the work of the Learning Support Team in guiding and addressing the individual requirements of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Duties to include:

• In-class support for students with specific learning difficulties
• Developing differentiated activities to ensure students with special educational needs can fully access the curriculum
• Scribing and reading for students during their examinations (training will be delivered)
• Some administrative tasks to support the SENCO’s role

The following qualities and experiences would be desirable:

• An interest in supporting students in Business Studies and Sport & Exercise Science
• Experience of working with young people within an educational setting
• A desire to provide pastoral support within a mentoring role
• The Learning Support Department offers a warm, encouraging and friendly approach within an inclusive ‘can do’ environment and we are looking for somebody who can contribute towards maintaining this positive working ethos

This is a Full time, term time post.

Closing date: Midday, Tuesday 17 December. 

The College reserves the right to interview prior to the closing deadline, so early applications are encouraged.     

Please send a completed application form and covering letter which evidences your suitability for this position to: [email protected].

To help with your application the following guidance relating to recruitment at St Joseph’s College is available for all applicants to download:

St Joseph’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please be advised that applications cannot be accepted unless they are on the College’s Application Form. References will be taken up and will be carefully checked. DBS charge payable by applicant.