Learning Support Assistant

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 1DL

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours, Monday to Friday, Term-time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - August 2027
• Pay scale: Grade 5, Point 4 (£19,309)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Be an excellent support to the class teacher and pupils
• Support fully our Catholic ethos, vision and values
• Demonstrate a passion for learning and be a practitioner that others can be inspired by
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with parents and other stakeholders
• Be patient and understanding with pupils with SEND
• Be professional at all times and willing to undertake training
• Prepared to be hardworking, patient and flexible
• Be committed to training opportunities to support the child
• Be willing to support changing, medical or other personal hygiene
• Have relevant experience in supporting learning for pupils
• Work with the SENDCO and Inclusion manager in supporting individual pupils identified with an EHC Plan
• Be able to work with individual pupils on set targets and help review and implement these targets

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking school with high aspirations for every child. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to providing high-quality professional development, wellbeing support and opportunities for career progression.

You will become part of a dedicated, hardworking and supportive team that works collaboratively to secure the very best outcomes for pupils. Our school is well resourced, provides a positive and inclusive working environment, and values innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Our children are one of our greatest strengths. They are enthusiastic, resilient, well-behaved and eager to learn, making our school a rewarding place to work.

Above all, you will be joining a warm and welcoming school community, supported by a committed Governing Body that actively champions staff wellbeing, professional growth and sustained school improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and their families while developing your own professional career.

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 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.

Learning Support Assistant - Application Pack.pdf - 489 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 198 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington website
• Email address: sarah.cashmore@francisxavier.co.uk
• Phone number: 01709 863280
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-edlington

Arranging a visit to St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sarah.cashmore@francisxavier.co.uk.

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