Learning Support Assistant (Fixed-term contract)

St Francis of Assisi Catholic College, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0RN

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £31,015.00 - £33,119.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary £26,794.85 - £28,612.56

Learning Support Assistant (Fixed-term contract) job summary

Learning Support Assistant

Fixed-term contract to 31st August 2027

Full-time / Term-time only

Required ASAP

Salary £31,015 - £33,119 Pro rata

Actual salary £26,794.85 - £28,612.56

We are seeking to appoint, an enthusiastic and experienced Learning Support Assistant.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a knowledge rich school; where students are hardworking and have a positive attitude. You will become a member of a very strong IT department where the staff are experienced, knowledgeable, friendly and supportive.

St. Francis of Assisi is a fabulous and highly successful school where staff and students feel happy and safe and where teachers and learners have a close working relationship. We have very high expectations of manners, behaviour and relationships and these expectations create an environment where all can achieve their ambitions and aspirations.

We provide a first-rate induction and continuous CPD programme for all so that nobody is left to ‘find their way’ in our school. It is a bespoke programme so that you can focus solely on your teaching when you get here.

Applications are welcome from non-Catholics.

St Francis of Assisi Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.

The successful candidate will have to meet the rquirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Further details and to apply, please go to our website: https://www.stfrancis.cc/vacancies/ and apply through My New Term.

Closing date: Monday 9th November midday

Interviews: Week commencing 16th November 2026

To arrange a visit, or if you have any queries, please contact Mrs K Siciliano Headteacher’s PA at ksiciliano@stfrancis.cc

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

St Francis of Assisi Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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 Francis of Assisi Catholic College

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1109 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Francis of Assisi Catholic College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-francis-of-assisi-catholic-college

St. Francis of Assisi is a fabulous and highly successful school where staff and students feel happy and safe and where teachers and learners have a close working relationship. We have very high expectations of manners, behaviour and relationships and these expectations create an environment where all can achieve their ambitions and aspirations.

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