Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant at St Columba's College

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Job Reference: EDV/2026/SCC/44312

Location: King Harry Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4AW

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £22,209.00 Annually (Actual)
Plus attractive benefits

Hours Per Week: 35

Weeks Per Year: Term Time Only plus 6 days

Closing Date: 10:00am, Mon 5th Oct, 2026

Start Date: November 2026 or earlier

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): To be confirmed

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About this Role

We are looking for candidates ideally with a background in either Maths or Science, although not essential, who set themselves high personal standards and who are keen to develop professionally. The successful applicant will put the experience of our young people at the heart of their practice; someone eager to extend children's learning and promote the spiritual, moral, cultural, emotional and social development of our students and the community life. Candidates must have a willingness to play a full part in the extra-curricular life of the College and be in sympathy with its Catholic ethos.

This is a full-time position, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only plus 5 Inset days and Open Day (177 days). We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits including fee remission for the children of staff members, free lunches and refreshments, contributory pension scheme, free annual flu vaccination, eye care vouchers, use of the Fitness Suite, free car parking on site and access to an Employee Assistance Programme and an online employee benefits hub including discounted gift cards, cycle to work and tech schemes.

St Columba's College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All postholders will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including reference checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you wish to discuss the vacancy further, please contact Jackie Metcalfe, Head of HR, at [email address] or call on . To apply for this position, click on the Apply Now link.

Closing date: 10 am on Monday, 5^th October 2026. Interviews will be conducted shortly afterwards. Early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to call suitable candidates to interview prior to the closing date.

St Columba's College is a Catholic Foundation of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart (US Province)

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We are looking for candidates ideally with a background in either Maths or Science, although not essential, who set themselves high personal standards and who are keen to develop professionally. The successful applicant will put the experience of our young people at the heart of their practice; someone eager to extend children's learning and promote the spiritual, moral, cultural, emotional and social development of our students and the community life. Candidates must have a willingness to play a full part in the extra-curricular life of the College and be in sympathy with its Catholic ethos.

This is a full-time position, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only plus 5 Inset days and Open Day (177 days). We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits including fee remission for the children of staff members, free lunches and refreshments, contributory pension scheme, free annual flu vaccination, eye care vouchers, use of the Fitness Suite, free car parking on site and access to an Employee Assistance Programme and an online employee benefits hub including discounted gift cards, cycle to work and tech schemes.