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Learning Support Assistant

St Mary's Catholic Primary, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 4ST

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 7 – Point 8 to 11

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for people who have:

Excellent English and maths skills

A good understanding of inclusion and supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs

An understanding of how children learn in Key Stage 1

Patience, resilience and a positive outlook

Good organisation and communication skills enabling them to work effectively as part of a team

The ability to work flexibly and adapt to changes

The ability to engage with parents and develop positive relationships with pupils and staff

What the school offers its staff

Why work for us?

Our school is a very happy, supportive and exciting place to work. We can offer you:

An enthusiastic, supportive and forward thinking team

Excellent training and development opportunities

Friendly, motivated, committed staff who work with you as part of a team

Supportive governors who are committed to our journey to excellence

The chance to work with parents who are very supportive of our school values and ethos

Happy, engaged and well-motivated children

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 checks
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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Person Specification LSA.pdf - 185 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description Learning Support Assistant.pdf - 134 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Mary's Catholic Primary

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 433 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Mary's Catholic Primary website
• Email address: info@st-marys.derbyshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01246232170
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-chesterfield

Primary School 4 - 11

Arranging a visit to St Mary's Catholic Primary

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@st-marys.derbyshire.sch.uk.

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