St Mary’s Catholic Primary School
A part of Christ the King Catholic Collegiate
Learning Support Assistant Level 1B
Starting Salary: £24,404 (actual £12,821)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Term Time: Plus one additional week (39 weeks per year)
Start Date: September 2025
The Directors and Headteacher of this successful and popular Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a hardworking, qualified, and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support a child with an Education Health Care Plan. The ideal candidate will support the Catholic Ethos of the school and demonstrate the following attributes:
* An enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who will bring energy and passion to the role.
* A high level of general education - English and Maths at GCSE C or above, and NVQ2 or an equivalent qualification.
* The ability to use initiative to work independently and flexibly.
* Experience working with children in a Primary School setting.
* A love for working with children and the ability to form good relationships with children and adults.
At St Mary’s, we offer:
* A supportive, positive, and enthusiastic staff team.
* Children who are well-behaved and eager to learn.
* Very supportive parents.
* Excellent professional learning opportunities.
* A school community committed to continual improvement, where every child is encouraged to succeed.
This is a temporary appointment, linked to funding.
Please note the closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 29th August. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 1st September.
School visits are welcomed. To arrange a visit, please contact the Primary Academy Manager at 01782 627628.
St Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. For more information, visit www.dbs.gov.uk.
Christ The King Catholic Collegiate will merge with The Painsley Catholic Academy (to be called St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust) on 1st November 2025. All employees will TUPE over on their existing pay and conditions. This process is routine and conducted in full consultation with staff, HR advisors, and unions. Please contact us if you have concerns.
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