Apprenticeship Learning Support Assistant

St Alban's Catholic Academy, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2NP

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  3 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £11,425.00 - £11,425.00 Annually (Actual) Annual salary to increase to National Minimum Wage after 12 months on the scheme

Apprenticeship Learning Support Assistant job summary

St Alban's Catholic Academy is a welcoming and nurturing primary school committed to helping every child thrive. We are offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us as an Apprenticeship Learning Support Assistant, gaining valuable experience and knowledge whilst working towards a nationally recognised level 3 qualification.

As a Trust we have:

Exceptionally well-behaved pupils who are proud of their school and achievements

A welcoming and warm environment where everyone is valued and respected

Strong and experienced leadership team, dedicated to the professional development of staff

Strong Church community links and a supportive Governing Body

The successful candidate will have:

Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

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 the love of learning

Be patient, calm and dedicated to their child's success

Able to support the Catholic ethos of the school

Qualification Required: GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English & Maths (or willingness to work towards these)

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.

The school reserves the right to appoint a candidate during the application process.

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to support this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, an enhanced DBS.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Alban's Catholic Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 227 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Alban's Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-alban-s-catholic-academy

Thank you for your interest in Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust. The Trust was formed in August 2013 and incorporates St Alban’s Catholic Academy and St Luke’s Catholic Academy. Both schools are one form entry and are happy, exciting and inspiring learning environments.

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