Learning Support Assistant
St Ignatius College, Enfield, EN1 4NP42 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
25 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
10 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,531.00 - £24,884.00 Annually (Actual)
Learning Support Assistant job summary
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic Ofsted rated ‘good’ school where all can thrive and staff are highly valued. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about equality of opportunity and ensuring excellent standards of student learning, achievement and behaviour for all our students especially our SEND students. As a Learning Support Assistant your role is to engage, be creative and very patient when working with students. In the first instance, this position is offered on a fixed term contract and would be ideal for a graduate, possibly with a Maths/English or Science degree or other subject, who is seeking experience before joining the teaching profession.
St Ignatius College is:
A highly respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community with a rich history, committed to the academic, spiritual, and personal development of each individual
A warm, friendly community where all are respected and valued
A school where teachers are developed ‘through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support’ and where leaders are ‘’without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement’’
A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to learn and succeed
Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”
The successful candidate will:
Be an outstanding practitioner
Believe in the right of every student to succeed
Have the energy to inspire, motivate and challenge students
Have excellent interpersonal skills and be a real team player
Be committed to developing a knowledge rich curriculum and implementing Rosenshine's principles of instruction
Be well-qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated
Support our Catholic ethos and contribute to our core vision and values
What we offer:
Experienced and dedicated staff who share their excellent practice with each other
Paid Personal/well-being Day
A highly organised, energetic and well-equipped department where students flourish and are enthusiastic about the subject
ECT Induction Programme with weekly support sessions
Professional Thursdays
Opportunities for professional development and curriculum planning during the school day through a comprehensive CPD programme, Teacher Training Programmes, progression opportunities, support with becoming an examiner, ELKLAN training, Leadership Programmes
Cycle scheme
Excellent modern facilities in a well-resourced school, with access to free parking, free refreshments, a swimming pool and sports facilities
We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. If you have a desire to work with young people from a diverse range of backgrounds and a desire to be an excellent role model - making a real difference to our students’ lives, then this is the role for you. The successful applicant will be committed to the distinct Jesuit ethos of the College. St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About St Ignatius College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1064 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Ignatius College website
St Ignatius College is:
• A well-respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community committed to the spiritual, personal and academic development of each individual: the formation of the whole person
• A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued
• A school where teachers are developed ‘’through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support’ and where leaders are ‘’without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement’’
• A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed
• Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”
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