Learning Support Assistant

Coloma Convent Girls’ School in Shirley is recognised as one of the top non-selective secondary schools in the country. We are consistently oversubscribed and a very popular choice within the borough and other local boroughs. In October 2019 Coloma received its fifth ‘Outstanding’ Diocesan Inspection report and in 2021 was named ‘Best School in Croydon’ in the Real Schools Guide. We are now on a journey of rapid improvement with a genuine commitment to being even better and serving the whole local community.

The Headteacher and Governing Body are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant 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.     

This is a term time only role where your working hours will be 8:00am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.

When you join Coloma, your skills, enthusiasm and hard work will be appreciated. In addition, we offer:      

• Local Government Pension Scheme.  
• A community which is on a rapid journey of improvement with a genuine commitment to being even better.  
• A school with a strong commitment to your professional development.  
• A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all.  
• The opportunity to work within the largest cosmopolitan centre outside of Central London, undergoing substantial redevelopment, growth and change.

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 wellbeing of our students.

How to Apply

For more information about Coloma, please visit www.coloma.croydon.sch.uk or contact the School Business Manager via email: jfrancis@coloma.croydon.sch.uk with any queries.

To apply, please complete our online application form via the apply button.

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 prior to the closing date.    

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS VIA AGENCIES

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.