Learning Support Assistant

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANTS 

(VARIOUS ROLES AVAILABLE) 

DCSF Support Staff Salary Scales X11-X30 £18,593-£21,852 FTE 

Salary to be prorated for part time, term time working. 

The current vacancies we have are: 

• One to One Learning Support Assistant 0.5 FTE (18.75 hours a week, Term Time plus three inset days).  This contract is to work with a child with an EHCP plan.  

• One to One Learning Support Assistant, 9 – 12 hours a week (TBC) Term Time plus three inset days.  This contract is to work with a child with an EHCP plan.  

• Various Learning Support Assistant roles, part time hours available, term time plus three inset days.  These roles could be made permanent in the future.  

Please note which position you are applying for on the application form along with the working hours. 

We are seeking to recruit hardworking, enthusiastic individuals to join our school team.  The Learning Support Assistants will ensure that the needs of our pupils are met in line with the Teachers and Departments. 

The ideal candidate will have a NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistant or equivalent and a passion for education and the impact that good teaching can have on the lives of children and young people 

Duties would include (but not limited to): 

• Encourage children to develop their ability to manage their social, emotional and mental health needs

• Establish a supportive relationship with children and parents in order to facilitate effective partnership and communication between home and school as appropriate

• Work closely with teachers to monitor the learning of children and identify appropriate learning and support strategies to best meet their needs

• Provide support and assistance for children’s pastoral needs

• Develop an understanding of the specific needs of the child/children, taking into account the type of teaching and learning support involved

Full job details can be found in the attached Job Description. 

Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are invited for interview, you will be required to disclose all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. This role will include Regulated Activities and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure is required for this post. DCSF is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation 

Completed applications should be returned to Laura Turnbull, HR Manager by email to l.turnbull@dcsf.org.uk 

Closing Date: 12 noon on Friday 8 July 2022 

Interviews will take place the two weeks following this date