39 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    16 August 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    8 July 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Part time: 24 hours per week over 4 days

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Grade 4 SCP 7-11 Actual Salary £14,785 - £15,759 (£26,403 - £28,142 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Mount St Joseph Catholic School are currently seeking a Learning Support Assistant (SEN). This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

Mount St Joseph is a vibrant secondary school situated in the South of Bolton serving a richly diverse community. Our ethos is underpinned by the gospel values of serving others, tolerance, compassion and forgiveness. As a community of learners, believers and friends, we are committed to the spiritual, moral, educational and social development of our community. We are proud of our team of dedicated staff who provide an inspiring, structured and supportive learning environment, in which every student is challenged to realise their full potential and encouraged to be ambitious for their futures.

The main responsibilities of the role are:

  • To have the ability to work under the direction/guidance of the class teacher/SEN Co-ordinator to support particular pupil(s) to access the curriculum in the most effective way, appropriate to their needs and understanding.
  • To assist in the delivery of the provision as outlined in statements of special educational needs.
  • To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment.
  • Provide support for teaching and learning activities. Contribute to students’ development and safeguarding.
  • Help to keep students safe, including maintaining a safe environment, dealing with accidents, supporting safeguarding.
  • To promote the inclusion of all students.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

  • A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
  • Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
  • A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
  • Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
  • A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
  • A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
  • A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
  • Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
  • Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
  • Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy

Organisation type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
895 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

Arranging a visit to Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.

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