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Full Time Learning Support Assistant

Coloma Convent Girls' School

Croydon

  • £21,549 - £24,804 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
Salary is pro rata - Term Time plus 5 days
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 September 2025
Apply by:
15 August 2025

Job overview

FULL-TIME LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

SALARY: £21,549 (£24,804 pro rata*)
HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm 36 hours per week
   (plus occasional evenings/weekend events)
CONTRACT TYPE: Term Time Only* Plus 5 inset days
START DATE: 1st September 2025

Are you passionate about education and looking to make a difference in the lives of students? We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our staffing team as Learning Support Assistants (LSAs).

Coloma Convent Girls’ School is recognised as one of the top non-selective secondary schools in the country, recognising the needs of the whole child. Coloma achieved the accolade of ‘Best School in Croydon’ in the Real Schools Guide in 2020 and in October 2019 received its fifth ‘Outstanding’ Diocesan Inspection report. The whole school community is motivated by the mantra ‘work hard and be kind’ and the school motto ‘to work is to pray.’ We are an inclusive school where all are valued as unique and special. The Headteacher and Governing Body are seeking to appoint full-time Learning Support Assistants to provide on-going support for pupils with specific access needs to learning. We invite you to become part of our vibrant and engaging learning community, which promotes the highest levels of achievement and endeavours to enable all pupils to become full members of the wider society. We will expect you to engage in the whole life of the school and be able to work flexibly alongside staff and to have excellent oral and written report skills.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Maths and English GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent - Graduates applicants welcome.
We welcome applications from candidates who are trained or would be prepared to undertake training in the following areas to strengthen our current team:
• Hearing and/or visual impairment
• Speech, language and communication need
• Social, emotional, mental health
• Emotional literacy

WE OFFER:
• A clear focus on professional development and opportunities to grow within your career.
• A working environment that prioritises teaching excellence, raising standards and student success.
• The chance to be part of a team where your passion, energy, and dedication will be truly valued.
• An environment with a commitment to inclusivity, where staff and students of all faiths are welcomed.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications can be made via TES or completed applications can be emailed to recruitment@coloma.co.uk
Any queries about the post should be emailed to sendco@coloma.co.uk or for more information about Coloma please visit our website www.coloma.croydon.sch.uk

Applications will be considered on receipt and interviews may occur at any stage. 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 the commitment. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check.

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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