Learning Support Assistants
Notre Dame High School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 3BTThis job expired on 14 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
14 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 33.75 hours per week/term-time only/permanent - Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Level 2 - Grade 3: £24,790 - £25,183 per annum pro rata or Level 3 - Grade 4: £25,584 - £27,711 per annum pro rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
Understands the SEN Code of Conduct and its practical application
Previous experience of working with children
Previous experience of working with children with additional needs or relationship seeking behaviour
Proficient computer skills, Microsoft packages
Strongly developed organisational skills
Ability to think on feet, work on own initiative and find solutions to problems
Good interpersonal skills with strong two - way communication
Ability to prioritise own work to meet deadlines and ensure most effective use of time
Ability to work as a member of a team and be accountable
Ability to inspire, motivate others and build confidence in the classroom
Ability to handle conflict and change with optimism and resilience
Ability to make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
What the school offers its staff
At Notre Dame the ongoing professional development of all staff is a key priority. Our view is that we can always improve, not because we are not good enough but because we can be even better at what we do and that this in turn will ensure the very best outcomes for our students. We also aim to help staff to be ready for their ‘next step’ in their careers whatever that might be.
In order to achieve these aims we;
- have an ethos of ‘learning together’ through joint practice development which is conducted in a supportive and developmental way. Staff are encouraged to take risks and use research and evidence based approaches to improve their classroom practice.
- Encourage staff to be reflective and take the lead in their own professional development so that their individual needs are met
- Provide trainee mentoring programmes for those moving in to new positions for example middle and senior leadership
Further information about the job
We are looking to appoint to the following post with a start date, as soon as possible.
Learning Support Assistants X 2
33.75 hours per week/term-time only/permanent
Level 2 - Grade 3: £24,790 - £25,183 per annum pro rata
Actual starting salary: £19,450.23 - £19,758.58 per annum, depending on scale and experience
Level 3 - Grade 4: £25,584 - £27,711 per annum pro rata
Actual starting salary: £20,073.21 - £21,742.05 per annum, depending on scale and experience
Notre Dame High School, a vibrant and inclusive Catholic school, part of the St. Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint 2 x dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistants at either L2 or L3 to join our committed support team. These roles are vital in fostering an inclusive and nurturing learning environment where all students are encouraged and enabled to thrive.
About the Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will provide dedicated support to students with a range of learning needs, working closely with teaching staff to ensure inclusive classroom experiences. Your role will involve delivering personalised interventions, helping students access the curriculum, and promoting positive outcomes academically, socially, and emotionally.
You will work in partnership with subject teachers, pastoral teams, and the SENCO to help create a learning environment grounded in Gospel values and high aspirations for every child.
We are particularly keen to reflect the diverse nature of our student community in our staff; we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and strongly believe that diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact to our whole school community.
For further details and an application pack please visit www.notredame-high.co.uk/uncategorized/current-vacancies or e-mail recruitment@notredame-high.co.uk
Completed application forms and Consent to Obtain References forms should be sent to recruitment@notredame-high.co.uk by the closing date below.
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 14 July 2025
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.
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
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About Notre Dame High School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1492 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Notre Dame High School website
- Email address
- recruitment@notredame-high.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01142302536
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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