9 days remaining to apply

  • 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

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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 details about the role

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
1487 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
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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