Learning Support Assistant - Part Time

DIOCESE OF BRENTWOOD

St Patrick's Catholic School

Lowshoe Lane

Collier Row

Romford

RM5 2AP

Tel: 01708 745655

At St Patrick’s we work to instil a sense of respect and value – of the world, for people and for self. We believe in achievement for all, where every child is aspirational, thinks for themselves, has high expectations, resilience, autonomy and fosters a ‘can do’ attitude. Our staff and children see themselves as active learners, being part of a learning community that seeks to inspire and motivate each other to be the best that they can be.

Learning Support Assistant

Hours: 21.25 hours per week (4.5 hours per day) - (inclusive of 15 minute unpaid break). Required for 5 days per week - 08:30 – 13:00/39 weeks per year

Salary: Scale 2 depending on experience (FTE £27,729 - £28,125 p.a.) Pro rata salary £14,063 - £14,264 p.a.

Contract: Permanent

Start Date from 1^st September 2025.

The Governors of St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our successful school.

Applications are warmly invited to join our supportive and enthusiastic team

We are seeking to increase the capacity to our school support team and are looking for an inspiring Learning Support Assistant with the necessary skills/experience or willingness to learn to work with our children. We require someone who has patience and will nurture the children in their care, get to know them but also be firm and consistent with expectations. 

Support and training will be provided by the ‘in-house’ support team as well as through the local authority.

The successful candidate will:

Be enthusiastic and dedicated

• Be a qualified Teaching Assistant
• Be caring and energetic
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Have a good standard of English and Maths
• Be willing to attend training

St Patrick’s can offer you:

A school environment which is friendly and welcoming

• Continued professional development and training
• An opportunity to be part of a strong and dedicated staff team who are committed to high standards

Applicants are encouraged to contact the school by email on:- office@saint-patricks.org.uk or telephone on 01708 745655 to arrange a visit.

Please apply online.

Closing date: 31^st July 2025

Interview date: 12^th August 2025

Interview will include: planned task delivery and a formal interview.

Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.