Learning Support Assistant (Base)
St John Plessington Catholic College
Wirral
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Band D, scale point 6-7 £25,989 - £26,403 (FTE), (£20,360 - £20,684 actual)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2026
- Apply by:
- 26 June 2026
Job overview
Job Title
Learning Support Assistant (SEND Base)
Location
St John Plessington Catholic College
Responsible To
SENDCO
Salary Grade
Band D, scale point 6-7 £25,989 - £26,403 (FTE), (£20,360 - £20,684 actual)
Contract
This is a full-time, permanent contract. This post is 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only plus INSET days, holidays to be taken in non-term time).
Start Date
1st September 2026 if not sooner
Closing Date for Applications
26th June 2026 at 12.00pm
We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Assistant to support our teachers in delivering high quality learning. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and/or previous experience working with children, although training will be given for the right person.
St John Plessington Catholic College Voluntary Academy has been an oversubscribed 11-18 college for more than 10 years. We are also a designated Teaching School Hub.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support our teachers in delivering high quality learning. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and/or previous experience working with children, although training will be given for the right person.
The successful candidate will be extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team of teachers and support staff.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
To promote students' development in a safe, secure, challenging environment
To meet the physical/medical needs of the student according to a student’s individual care plan whilst encouraging independence wherever possible
To develop an understanding of the student's specific needs in order to help them learn as effectively as possible
To encourage inclusion within the classroom
To display students' work to reflect their achievement
To encourage good personal hygiene and assist with necessary self-help skills
To facilitate small group interventions as directed by the SENDCO (homework club, social skills etc.)
We can offer you:
A supportive, friendly working environment
A team committed to supporting professional development
Enthusiastic young people who love coming to school
An experienced and motivated staff team
A school with high aspirations for its students and staff
Fantastic employee benefits such as: a petrol/hybrid car scheme, eyecare vouchers, flu vaccination clinics, cycle2work scheme, please see the attached information for a full list of comprehensive benefits
We would like you to:
Be a positive role model for all members of the school community
Be able to work well with young children and confident in establishing secure relationships
Have high expectations of yourself and our students
Be able to work flexibly as part of a team
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, marital status, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or pregnancy/maternity. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.
To apply for this position, please use link below:
https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignRef=SCH-HFCMAT-0091
If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised closing date, so please apply as soon as you can.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.
Attached documents
About St John Plessington Catholic College
- St John Plessington Catholic College
- Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral
- Merseyside
- CH63 7LF
- United Kingdom
St John Plessington Catholic College Voluntary Academy is a good and oversubscribed 11-18 college based in Benington on the Wirral.
The College became an Academy in 2012 and is part of Holy Family Catholic MAT comprising six other schools.
We strive to develop excellence in all we do, empowering an inclusive community, founded on Gospel values.
OFSTED Inspection – November 2022:
What OFSTED has said about us:
- Pupils and sixth-form students at this school access a high-quality education.
- Leaders have designed a curriculum which is ambitious for all, including pupils with SEND.
- Leaders make sure that teachers use assessment strategies effectively to identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Leaders are ambitious for every pupil to read confidently.
- Leaders have recently raised their expectations of pupils’ behaviour and conduct.
- Leaders put pupils’ spiritual and moral development at the heart of school life.
- Staff told inspectors that leaders support them well. They recognise the recent work that leaders have done to improve their well-being and workload.
- Leaders ensure a strong culture of safeguarding. They take steps to make sure that pupils and students are safe.
What we can offer:
- The opportunity to make a significant difference to our children’s lives in an environment that has high aspirations for all.
- The chance to help shape and develop our other school through collaborative leadership and dynamic interpersonal skills
- A working environment that is modern and professional
- Great experience for those who want to work at the very highest level in education
- A comprehensive, tailored CPD offer at every level
St John Plessington Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
St John Plessington is easily accessible via public transport from Liverpool and Chester and is located 5 minutes away from junction 4 of the M53.
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