Learning Support Assistant - St Luke's Catholic Academy, Harlow
Job Ref No. ECC5234-202S | Position Type: Teaching/Child Support | Pay Range: Scale 3
Position Start Date: 01/01/2026 | Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time | Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 24/09/2025 Midnight | Date of Interviews: Monday 6th October 2025
Required - January 2026
Contract Type: Part-Time/Term Time Only
Contract Term: Permanent Contract
Contracted Hours: Monday to Friday 08.45am to 15.15pm - 28hrs 45mins hpw
Overview
The Trustees of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, and caring Learning Support Assistant at St Luke's Catholic Academy. You will work alongside class teachers and take on a variety of roles, including supporting an allocated child, a group of children, or a whole class. The successful candidate will provide academic, emotional, and social support to enable the children to achieve their best. This role may also include lunchtime duties.
Responsibilities
* Support an allocated child, a group of children, or a whole class as directed by teaching staff.
* Provide academic, emotional, and social support to enable children to achieve their best.
* Assist with classroom activities, behaviour management, and inclusive practice.
* Assist with lunchtime duties as required.
* Work in partnership with the school’s Trust to promote the Catholic ethos and safeguarding standards.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience of working with children with a range of needs.
* Able to positively support children who display challenging behaviours.
* The ability to inspire children with a love of learning.
* Patient, calm, and dedicated to a child’s success.
* Ability to support the Catholic ethos of the school.
* NVQ Level 2 in Learning Support/Early Years, NNEB or equivalent qualifications would be advantageous.
How to Apply
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please arrange to do so by emailing Mrs Irene Nelson, H.R. Manager for the Trust at nelson@ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk. An application pack can be found at www.ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk. Completed CES application forms should be emailed to Mrs Irene Nelson. The school reserves the right to appoint a candidate during the application process.
Applications must be made using the school’s downloadable application form (CES Application Form), available from the school website or CESEW website, or upon request.
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children; all staff and volunteers are expected to support this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS.
Information about the School
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust was formed in August 2013 and includes St Alban’s Catholic Academy and St Luke’s Catholic Academy. Both schools are one-form entry and provide happy, exciting and inspiring learning environments.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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Irene Nelson
First Avenue, Harlow
Essex, CM20 2NP Telephone: 01279 425383
Email: Irenenelson@st-albans.essex.sch.uk
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