Learning Support Assistant

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA11 9BB

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  20 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
  • Other support role
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: 25,185.00 - 26,403.00

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Learning Support Assistant 

This small friendly and inclusive Catholic Academy is seeking to appoint to the role of Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant. You will join a dedicated, hardworking and friendly team, who strive to provide the very best for our students.

Previous experience of working within a school environment would be an advantage, a genuine interest in working amongst young people is essential.

Experience of being involved in the teaching and support of phonics would be an advantage. Level of pay within the range will be determined by level of experience and qualifications.

30 hours per week term time plus 5 days (39 weeks per year)

Grade and Level are dependent upon experience – From £25,185.00 to £26,403.00 FTE

In return we will offer you:

•   A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further

•   A caring and supportive working environment within a vibrant school community

•   A range of employee benefits through VIVUP, Employee Assistance Programme.

Completed CES application forms and associated documents should be returned by the closing date by email to Mrs Christine Banks at cbanks@staugustine.sjcmat.co.uk

You are strongly advised to visit our website for further information about our school: 

                   https://staugs.org.uk and the Trust website:           https://www.stjosephmat.org.uk                             

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications: 20th September 2026 at noon.

Applications will be considered upon receipt.

Proposed date for assessments/interviews: tbc

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks which will include references from previous employers, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and relevant DBS and prohibition checks.

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 Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 549 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-augustine-of-canterbury-catholic-academy

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