Learning Support Assistant Level 2

Notre Dame High School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 3BT

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,428.00 - £26,847.00 Annually (FTE) Sheffield NJC Grade 3

Learning Support Assistant Level 2 job summary

Learning Support Assistant

33.75 hours per week | Term-time only | Permanent
Grade 3: £26,428-£26,847 per annum (pro rata)
Actual starting salary: £20,735.41 - £21,064.16 per annum (depending on experience)

Notre Dame High School is seeking a committed and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support students with additional needs, helping them to fully access learning and thrive within a caring, inclusive environment rooted in Gospel values.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide in-class support to students, working closely with teaching staff to adapt learning and promote engagement
• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group interventions in areas such as literacy, numeracy, social skills and emotional regulation
• Support students with a range of needs, including those requiring personal care and mobility assistance
• Promote independence, inclusion, and dignity for all learners
• Work collaboratively with the SENCO, pastoral teams, teachers, and external professionals
• Contribute to monitoring student progress and maintaining accurate records

This role may include supporting students with physical disabilities, including assisting with mobility, personal care, and implementing Individual Healthcare Plans and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs).

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is patient, empathetic, and committed to supporting young people
• Can build strong, professional relationships with students and staff
• Is organised and able to follow structured intervention programmes
• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and high expectations for all learners
• Is willing to undertake training related to SEND, including moving and handling where required

Our Community

At Notre Dame High School, we are proud to be a learning and caring Catholic community, committed to following Christ’s teaching. We strive to create an environment where every student is valued and supported to achieve their full potential.

We are particularly keen for our staff team to reflect the diversity of our student community. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates and believe diversity strengthens our school.

Notre Dame High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a self-disclosure is required for applicants shortlisted for interview.

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

Notre Dame High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a self-disclosure is required for applicants shortlisted for interview.

Notre Dame expects all candidates to familiarise themselves with our Safeguarding Policy which can be found on the school website at www.notredame-high.co.uk/about-the-school/school-policies

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 Notre Dame High School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1492 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Notre Dame High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/notre-dame-high-school-sheffield

Notre Dame is a Catholic school with a strong ethos at its heart. All staff are expected to uphold and contribute to the ethos of the school, which is what makes it a special place to work.

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