Learning Support Assistant

Saint Michael's Catholic High School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0SS

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October 2025

• Closing date

  3 October 2025 at 1pm

• Date listed

  26 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Salary Grade H4 pt6 £27,034 incl fringe _ £12,052 pro-rata.
• Additional allowances:

  Salary Grade H4 pt6 £27,034 incl fringe _ £12,052 pro-rata.

Learning Support Assistant job summary

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

PART TIME TERM TIME + 2 DAYS INSET (pro rata)

3 days per week either Monday - Wednesday 08:15-15:45

Or Wednesday- Friday 08:15 -15:45

Salary Grade H4 pt6 £27,034 incl fringe _ £12,052 pro-rata.

Start date: October 2025

We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional and reliable full-time Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated and friendly staff team to support students in class, small groups and individually on a 1:1 basis with their learning needs.

Ideally the successful candidate will have:

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above (or the equivalent) - ESSENTIAL
• Excellent English speaking skills - ESSENTIAL
• Strong communication skills - ESSENTIAL
• Previous experience of working with 11-16 year olds within an education environment is desirable.

All applications must be received by midday Friday 3 October with interviews to be arranged shortly thereafter.

For more information about St. Michael's Catholic High School please visit our website: www.stmichaelscatholichighschool.co.uk For any further enquiries please contact Mrs J. Arthur-Tinworth at school or email recruitment@stmichaelscatholichighschool.co.uk.

We reserve the right to appoint candidates prior to closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.

The school is committed to the safeguarding and welfare and protection of children and young people and expects all of its employees to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the ‘Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974’ and the successful applicant will be subject to pre-appointment Safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that an online search of all applicants will be carried out as part of our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Any questions arising from this online search will be discussed at interview.

References will be requested prior to interview.

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 Saint Michael's Catholic High School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1121 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Saint Michael's Catholic High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saint-michael-s-catholic-high-school-watford

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