Learning Support Assistant

St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6JT

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  as soon as possible

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £23,187.00 - £25,152.00 Annually (Actual)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Learning Support Assistant

SCP 12-17 - £23,187 - £25,152

32.50 hours per week

TTO plus 10 days

Permanent

Start date: as soon as possible

Closing date: Monday, 28 September 2026 - 1 pm

St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant Level 3. You will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school, working closely with teachers to enhance the educational experience of all pupils. This role is ideal for someone with strong classroom experience, a proactive attitude, and a passion for helping students thrive academically and personally. We would also welcome applicants with primary experience.

A priority for the role is to provide intimate care for student(s) on a daily basis as and when required. In addition, you will be working under the direction of teachers and senior staff within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with both individuals or groups, in or out of the classroom. This will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management and preparation of resources. This may also involve providing support in addressing the needs of pupils who need particular help in overcoming barriers to learning. You may also be required to supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers.

In addition to supporting students, you’ll also assist with assessment, classroom management, and the development of learning resources. Your ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents will be essential in creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

This is a dynamic and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ progress while developing your own professional skills within a collaborative school community.

We can offer:

• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and successful team
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Networking opportunities.
• Flexible working patterns

For further information about the school please visit our website www.stjohns.bhcet.org.uk

If you have any questions relating to the application process, please email recruitment@stjohns.bhcet.org.uk

If there are any role specific queries, please contact: Kathleen Noon, SENDCO by email on knoon@stjohns.bhcet.org.uk

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 John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1229 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-catholic-school-sixth-form-college

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton