Learning Assistant

Job Title Learning Assistant

Location St John Plessington Catholic College

Responsible To SENDCO

Salary Grade Band D scale point(FTE) (actual)

Contract This is a fulltime permanent contract. This post is 32.5 hours per week 39 weeks per year (term time only plus INSET days holidays to be taken in nonterm time).

Start Date As soon as possible

Closing Date for Applications Friday 16th May 2025 at 12.00pm

We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Assistant to support our teachers in delivering high quality learning. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and/or previous experience working with children although training will be given for the right person.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support our teachers in delivering high quality learning. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and/or previous experience working with children although training will be given for the right person.

The successful candidate will be extremely well supported working alongside a passionate team of teachers and support staff.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• To promote students development in a safe secure challenging environment
• To meet the physical/medical needs of the student according to a students individual care plan whilst encouraging independence wherever possible
• To develop an understanding of the students specific needs in order to help them learn as effectively as possible
• To encourage inclusion within the classroom
• To display students work to reflect their achievement
• To encourage good personal hygiene and assist with necessary selfhelp skills
• To facilitate small group interventions as directed by the SENDCO (homework club social skills etc.)

We can offer you:

• A unique opportunity to work for a MAT which is one of 87 national teaching school hubs and includes the lead school for Cheshire and Wirral Maths Hub
• Mentoring and high level training
• Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities and opportunities
• A caring environment with wellbeing and work/life balance at its core.
• Inclusion in whole school and MAT teams working together to achieve ambitious outcomes whilst valuing every individuals contribution
• Fantastic employee benefits such as: an electric car scheme eyecare vouchers flu vaccination clinics cycle2work scheme please see the attached information for a full list of comprehensive benefits

We would like you to:

• Be a positive role model for all members of the school community
• Be able to work well with young children and confident in establishing secure relationships
• Have high expectations of yourself and our students
• Be able to work flexibly as part of a team

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok and YouTube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age disability marital status race (including colour nationality ethnic or national origin) religion or belief sex sexual orientation gender reassignment or pregnancy/maternity. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.

To apply for this position please send a covering letter a completed application form and the completed recruitment documents attached to the vacancy listing to Applications should be marked for the attention of Mr P McLoughlin Headteacher. For further information please visit the Vacancies section on our website

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications we may close the advert earlier than the advertised closing date so please apply as soon as you can.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.