Learning Support Assistant and Midday Meals Supervisor
Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School, London, SW3 6QH34 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
31 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 8:30-3:30
Contract type
- Fixed term - I year
Pay scale
- Scale 3, points 5-7,
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- is a well organised practitioner with high expectations of achievement and behaviour
- is committed to team building and developing good relationships
- is keen to learn and develop their practice
- has previous experience working with SEND children in a formal capacity, being a positive role model, demonstrates a constructive, caring and energetic approach to the education of children and raising attainment and standards
- has significant commitment and interest in supporting SEND pupils, meeting their varied needs
- be flexible to the demands of the SEND pupil, adopting required strategies whilst ensuring the best interests of the child are met
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- A friendly, caring school community
- Well behaved and enthusiastic pupils
- Hardworking dedicated staff and governors
- Supportive parents
- Induction programme
- An opportunity to be part of a dynamic and developing team
Further information about the job
Job Description: Learning Support Assistant
Main Purpose of Job
1. To work under the guidance of the class teacher to support teaching and learning in the classroom specifically for the SEND pupil
2. To provide general support to the class teacher in the management and organisation of the SEND pupil and the classroom
3. To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment for the SEND pupil
4. To promote the inclusion of the SEND pupil ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
5. To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people within the school
Main Responsibilities
Support for the Pupils/ Families:
1. To deliver pastoral and learning support for the SEND pupil and other children in the classroom
2. To provide feedback to SEND pupil in relation to progress and achievement
3. To establish and develop productive working relationship with SEND pupil, acting as a role model and developing 1:1 mentoring arrangements and providing support for pupils
4. To work with SEND pupil, understanding how to motivate and encourage them to develop and achieve
5. To work with the SENCO and other teachers to develop and implement EHC and behaviour mentoring plans
6. To promote the inclusion and acceptance of SEND pupil within the classroom. Encourage SEND pupil to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage in all activities
7. To work with small groups of children and SEND pupil to take responsibility for their learning
9. To support children in mixed ability groupings ensuring that they understand tasks and learning objectives
Support for the Teachers:
10. To assess, feedback and record the achievements and progress of SEND pupil through agreed monitoring systems
11. To be proactive in managing behaviour and promote self-control, independence and integration of SEND pupil
12. To accompany teachers and classes on educational visits
13. To work with the class teacher to complete administration tasks and prepare displays
Support for the School:
14. To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
15. To contribute to overall ethos/work/aims of the school
16. To attend and participate in regular meetings, and in training and other activities as required
17. To assist in the general care of the school environment
18. To assist with children at the beginning and end of the day and in the playground as required
19. To support the appraisal system for support staff
20. Within an agreed system of supervision, to facilitate learning during short periods of teacher absence for planned meetings
Support for the Curriculum:
21. Within an agreed system of supervision, to deliver learning and teaching activities and adjust these when necessary
22. To be responsible for management of stock levels and for maintenance / quality /safety of specialist equipment
23. To use and prepare specialist equipment, plans and resources necessary to support learning activities, taking into account pupil’s interests, language and cultural backgrounds
24. To undertake broadly similar duties commensurate with the level of the post as required by the Head teacher
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 210 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School website
- Email address
- info@oratory.rbkc.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02075895900
We can offer you:
• A warm, welcoming, inclusive school with a friendly and enthusiastic team of teachers and support staff
• Children who are well behaved and eager to learn
• Excellent opportunities to further your professional development
• Supportive parents and governors
Arranging a visit to Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@oratory.rbkc.sch.uk.
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