Learning Support Assistant

Lichfield Cathedral School is a flourishing co-educational independent school in Staffordshire for ages 2 to 18. Our school community is based on core values of learning, faith, leadership and service, whose purpose is to educate and inspire young people to become confident, enthusiastic and responsible members of society.

Set in the historic Cathedral Close, and the beautiful village of Longdon, we draw upon our substantial heritage to provide an exceptional education. We work hard to provide an imaginative and challenging curriculum that focuses on academic excellence, music, the creative and performing arts, sports and service to the community. We are proud to have created a happy and supportive environment nurturing the talents that each child has within.

Learning Support Assistant

4 days per week

Immediate start available

We are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistants to work primarily at our senior site in Lichfield, who has the potential to work across all year groups from Year 5 to Year 13 where needed, to continue to help deliver the high academic standards that the school prides itself on.

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, well experienced and well qualified Learning Support Assistant. The successful candidate will work alongside a strong team to support the learning and progress of our students. The role could require you to work flexibly across the whole school in any year group, but your experience with particular year groups will be taken into account.

The successful candidate will need to have a minimum of NVQ Level 3 as an essential requirement along with relevant experience. All staff are expected to contribute to the wider aspects of school life.

The hours for the role are currently 9am to 4pm, 4 days per week. There would be some flexibility on days moving forward, depending on the needs of the students. The role is term time only, but will include INSET days at the start/end of a term, which will be published in the school calendar in advance.

We are looking for the right candidate to fill this role to continue to deliver the excellent education upon which the school prides itself, as reflected in the recent ISI Inspection.

The closing date for applications is Midday Thursday 7th May 2026. Interviews to be held the following week, with an immediate start available.

All applications should include a letter of support and full contact details of at least two referees (including email addresses). Any gaps in career history need to be clarified on the application form, and any relevant details be given.

If you are interested in applying for this position, full details may be obtained on the School's website, where you can apply via our portal, or you can apply via TES.

Lichfield Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all applicants will be subject to DBS disclosure in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice.

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We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, well experienced and well qualified Learning Support Assistant. The successful candidate will work alongside a strong team to support the learning and progress of our students. The role could require you to work flexibly across the whole school in any year group, but your experience with particular year groups will be taken into account.

The successful candidate will need to have a minimum of NVQ Level 3 as an essential requirement along with relevant experience. All staff are expected to contribute to the wider aspects of school life.

The hours for the role are currently 9am to 4pm, 4 days per week. There would be some flexibility on days moving forward, depending on the needs of the students. The role is term time only, but will include INSET days at the start/end of a term, which will be published in the school calendar in advance.

We are looking for the right candidate to fill this role to continue to deliver the excellent education upon which the school prides itself, as reflected in the recent ISI Inspection.