Learning Support Assistant

Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School

St Mary's Lane

Upminster

Essex RM14 2QR

Tel: 01708 222660

Fax: 01708 226686

Website: www.sacredheartofmary.net

E-mail: admin@mary.havering.sch.uk

Headteacher: Ms V Qurrey M.A.

Number on roll: 830

Learning Support Assistant - 2 posts                              

Hours: 29 hours per week, term time only

Salary: APTC 2 points 3 - 4. £19,310 - £19,586 per annum actual salary, based on £27,729 - £28,125 full time equivalent

We are seeking an enthusiastic, talented and highly motivated Learning Support Assistant to contribute significantly to the sustained success of our excellent SEND department.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an 11-18 Roman Catholic Girls’ School who was deemed ‘Outstanding’ in all 5 areas by Ofsted in October 2024.

The SEND Department is committed to a policy of inclusion where the teaching, learning, achievements, attitudes and well-being of all pupils’ matter.

We are a thriving and happy school community with a strong family ethos and an excellent reputation leading to heavy oversubscription.

Pupils’ behaviour at Sacred Heart of Mary Girls’ School is exemplary and parental support is outstanding, providing an excellent environment to develop your career further among our reflective and supportive staff.

The School is a short walk from Upminster town centre and station where Overground (C2C) and Underground (District Line) services are available; the School is also a short drive from the M25, A12 and A13.  The locality is also well served by frequent bus services.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an enthusiastic LSA
• Be able to support pupils in class in a variety of subject areas
• Be passionate about their SEND and Inclusion and committed to improving the educational attainment of our SEND pupils
• Be forward thinking, inspirational, receptive to change and able to work under pressure

In return, we offer:

• The chance to work in a supportive department
• Enthusiastic and well-motivated pupils who are eager to learn
• A supportive and friendly environment in which your talent and commitment will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded
• Opportunities for future leadership responsibilities, with career development opportunities in place

For more information about the post or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the SENCO, MS Dosoo, on 01708 222660.  You can also visit our website to find out more about the school.

Applications

Please contact K Jones: kjones@mary.havering.sch.uk for an application form and further details, or look at the ‘Job vacancies’ section of the school website www.sacredheartofmary.net

Closing date for applications: Friday 27th June 2025

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references and online checks.

The online search is part of the school’s safeguarding procedures to determine from publicly available information whether they are suitable to work with children and young people.

We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date.