Description St John’s Cathedral Catholic Primary School Learning Support Assistants (LSA) Nursery LSA and KS 1/2 LSAs Closing Date: Friday 27 th June 2025 at 9am, but applications will be reviewed on receipt and interviews arranged accordingly Job Start Date: Wednesday 3 rd September 2025 Contract/Hours: 32.5 hrs/wk, Term Time Only plus one week. M-F 8.30am-3.30pm with ½ hr lunch Salary: Band 3, FTE £24,027 - £24,420 pro rata £18791- £19,098 Contact Details: admin@stjohns.portsmouth.sch.uk St John’s Cathedral Catholic Primary is a small, friendly school in the heart of Portsmouth. We have a tradition of providing an excellent education alongside superb pastoral care. We are currently seeking to appoint experienced LSAs to work across our school and nursery with pupils who have a range of needs. The role will include working with pupils with behaviour and/or special educational needs. Duties may include some break time supervision, support in class and personal care. We are looking for LSAs who: Have experience of working with children with special educational needs Will assist in promoting the learning and personal development of pupils enabling them to make best use of the educational opportunities available to them. Will promote the Catholic ethos of the school Are positive, caring and works well in a team Have an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in supporting teaching and learning (or equivalent) We can offer: A supportive staff, SLT and Governors Amazing children who work hard, behave well and will make you smile A well-resourced school that offers tailored CPD and close relationships with outside agencies We would be very happy to give you a tour of our school and answer any questions that you have. Please contact the school office for an application pack and to make an appointment to come and look around: Tel: 02392 821055 or e-mail admin@stjohns.portsmouth.sch.uk St John's Cathedral Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Portsmouth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. Job Description Person Specification