Learning Support Assistant
St Mary's Catholic School, Little London, Essex
Learning Support Assistant
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St Mary's Catholic School, Little London, Essex
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 8 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 8f9533ba2520484cad5941cd4d2cecfa
Location ref: Little London, Essex
Full Job Description
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.
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., 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.