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Are you enthusiastic and passionate about creating opportunities for young people?
If so we are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support Team in September. Regardless of previous experience, if you are looking for a satisfying and rewarding position then this could be for you. This position could be ideal to anyone who is thinking of taking a gap year before university and are looking for a job where each day is different, filled with experiences that are both challenging, fun, and fulfilling.
If you want to work in a School where everyone is valued and supported to be the best they can be (both students and staff) then this is the school for you.
Please click on the following link or copy to your browser to get a flavour of St Wilfrid's As you will see from the link, we have great facilities, great staff and above all, great students
This is a school that wants to be the very best it can be. Do you want to be part of that?
You do not need to be a Catholic to work here, indeed many of our staff are not, but a willingness to embrace the ethos of the school is expected.
The strength of community at St Wilfrid's is a strong one based upon mutual respect. The staff work incredibly hard and are prepared to go the extra mile for the students in their charge. Our students are amazing and they contribute enormously to making the school such a welcoming and productive place. Our most recent Catholic School Inspection Report (October 2024) and our Ofsted Report (March 2023) certainly reinforce this aspect of school life. All potential applicants are invited and encouraged to arrange a visit – we firmly believe you won't be disappointed
Job Details
Salary: Grade 4 Points 5–6 (depending on experience) £15,252 - £15,488 including Crawley Allowance
Contract Type: Term time only
Working Pattern: 26.5 hours per week, 09:00am - 15:20pm, Monday – Friday
Location: St Wilfrid's Catholic School, Crawley
Closing date: 9:00am on Monday 29 September 2025
Interviews: TBC
St Wilfrid's Catholic School reserves the right to review applications, interview and appoint before the close date so please make sure your applications are sent as soon as possible.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work under guidance, to provide support in addressing the needs of students who require particular help to overcome barriers to learning.
Main Responsibilities:
* To understand about the specific learning and behavioural needs of the students and to liaise with teachers as appropriate.
* Support/ supervision of students, including those with specific learning or behavioural needs.
* Provide personal care in a two to one situation, training will be provided.
* Enabling students to learn as effectively as possible by, differentiating and adapting materials and motivating and encouraging students.
* Establishing a supportive relationship with individual students and supporting the integration of students on the SEND register of need.
* Contributing to the preparation of student Annual Reviews.
* To attend relevant meetings as required.
* To participate in training and other learning activities as part of Professional Development.
* To share good working practices between Learning Support and main stream departments.
* To use behaviour management strategies, in line with the School's policy and procedures which contribute to a purposeful learning environment.
* Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
* Any other relevant tasks, as directed by the SENCo, for example, administrative tasks, supporting students during registration, break and lunchtimes.
Further Information
St Wilfrid's Catholic School and West Sussex County Council are 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 an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
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Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us.
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The reference number for this role is SCHO00911.
Job Reference: SCHO00911