Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant / Midday Meals Supervisor St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership. Salary Grade 4, £25,583 pro rata per annum Start Date: September 2026 Contract 30hrs per week 39 weeks per year (Term Time plus 1 week) Permanent We are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant with some responsibility for EHCP pupils, some responsibility for pupils with medical needs and some whole class responsibility. The EHCP pupils may need support with communication to access learning within the classroom and to interact with their peers. This role also includes playground supervision at break and lunchtimes. We are committed to an inclusive approach to the education of all our pupils and the successful candidate will support this approach through their role. We are looking for an applicant who: • has experience of working with children • is passionate about enabling all children to achieve as well as they possibly can whatever their starting point • has a clear idea of strategies to encourage appropriate behaviour choices and is able to apply these in a classroom situation and outside of the classroom • will support children of all abilities • is flexible, well-motivated and is able to work on their own initiative, • is a good team player • will make a positive contribution to our school community • is willing to, or has specific experience of, working with SEND pupils • is willing to run interventions • is willing to attend to pupils personal needs including social, welfare and health matters • is willing to implement actions and strategies suggested by outside agencies Closing date for applications: 4th September 2026 9am Interview date: TBC How to apply: Please complete the online application in full St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding children. The post will be subject to satisfactory references, health checks, online checks and an enhanced DBS check. Proof of the right to work in the UK will also be required