Learning Support Assistant
Coloma Convent Girls' School
Croydon
- £29,025 per year
- New
- Salary:
- Grade 4, Point 2 £29,025 (£24,651 pro rata*)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 13 March 2026
Job overview
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
FTE SALARY: Grade 4, Point 2 £29,025 (£24,651 pro rata*) * pro rata is based on 39 weeks and includes 5 inset days.
HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm 36 hours per week
Please note that there are several events throughout the academic year that you will be required to support, such as Transition Days, Parents’ Evenings, and CATS testing. These may take place during evenings or on Saturdays, but occur only periodically.
CONTRACT TYPE: Term Time plus inset days
START DATE: Immediate start
Join Our Inclusive and Supportive Team
Are you passionate about education and looking to make a difference in the lives of young people? Coloma Convent Girls School is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join our outstanding team.
We are keen to hear from:
· University students (including those on a gap year) seeking valuable school-based experience.
· Aspiring teachers who wish to begin their career in education as a TA before progressing into teaching
· Graduates who are looking for a rewarding role in education.
Both full-time and part-time posts are available, offering flexibility to fit around study or family commitments.
Minimum Requirements
GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at grade C/4 or above
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A commitment to supporting pupils with a range of needs
Desirable Skills/Training
We would be delighted to receive applications from candidates who are trained, or willing to undertake training, in the following areas:
Hearing and/or visual impairment
Speech, language, and communication needs
Social, emotional, and mental health
Emotional literacy
We Offer
A school with a strong commitment to all staff. A working environment focused on raising standards for all. The opportunity to work in a team where your skills, enthusiasm and hard work will be appreciated.
Do not be put off applying for a post if you are not a practising Catholic. We welcome applications from colleagues who are supportive of the values of a Catholic School. Many of our staff are members of religious faiths other than Catholic and make an enormous contribution to the well-being of our students.
How to Apply
For more information about Coloma, please visit our website: https://www.coloma.croydon.sch.uk/
Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@coloma.co.uk
CLOSING DATE: Friday 13th March 2026 @ 9am
INTERVIEWS: Interviews will take place week commencing 16th March 2026
Coloma reserves the right to commence or complete the recruitment process at any time.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
If you are interested and would like to have a discussion, please email sendco@coloma.co.uk
Please note: We do not accept applications via Agencies
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About Coloma Convent Girls' School
Coloma Convent Girls’ School is a Catholic school grounded in our mission: “A community where Christ is at the center as we nurture the pursuit of greatness today in the leaders of tomorrow.” Rooted in a rich tradition of faith, academic excellence, and service, we are committed to forming young women who excel academically, grow spiritually, and live out the Gospel values in their daily lives.
With a proud history spanning over 160 years, Coloma has consistently achieved exceptional academic success. Named Best School in Croydon (2021) and ranked the second-best girls’ comprehensive by The Times (2022), we are also Croydon’s Number One school for progress and attainment (2024), with a Progress 8 score of +0.52.
At Coloma, we believe that every individual is a child of God, called to live according to the teachings of Jesus Christ. This belief shapes our school community, where prayer, mutual respect, integrity, kindness, and compassion are at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our school is motivated to make a positive difference through love, commitment, and service, preparing our students to become future leaders who contribute meaningfully to society.
Coloma Convent Girls' School is proud to be part of St Oscar Romero Catholic Academy Trust (www.OscarRomero.co.uk), a multi academy Trust of schools providing first class Catholic education daily to approximately 5000 children and young people in pre-school settings right through to sixth form. Please visit the website to find out more about our Trust.
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