Learning Support Assistant
The John Fisher School
Purley
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary Range: £25,854 - £27,438 FTE (£18,119 - £19,229 pro rata)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- March 2024
- Apply by:
- 29 February 2024
Job overview
We wish to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to provide support for students on the school’s Special Educational Needs Register. The contracted working hours are 30 per week, 8:30am to 3:30pm, worked during term time only. The post is a temporary one-year contract in the first instance. The salary payable is on the GLPC pay scales 1c/3 points 2-6.
The successful applicant will work under the direction of the SENCo assisting in the support and inclusion of SEN students within the school, by supporting the work of the Senior Leadership Team, the Learning Support Team and subject teachers.
The support staff application form is available to download on our website at www.johnfisherschool.org/Career-Opportunities where you can also find further information about the school. Completed application forms should be emailed with a covering letter to Mrs H Palmer, Office Manager, at h.palmer@johnfisherschool.org by the closing date of noon on Thursday 29 February 2024. Interviews will take place W/b 4 March 2024. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. We therefore welcome early applications.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to equality of opportunity.
The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required.
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About The John Fisher School
The John Fisher School is a highly sought-after Catholic boys’ school with around 1150 students on roll, including a thriving Sixth Form of over 200. Situated in Purley, South London, the school benefits from excellent transport links to central London and Clapham Junction, making it an ideal location for commuting staff.
Founded in 1929, The John Fisher School has a proud tradition of academic excellence, personal development, and strong community values. As a member of our teaching team, you will join a supportive, and committed staff body that is passionate about delivering the highest quality education.
Our curriculum is inclusive, ambitious, and designed to inspire a love of learning and a spirit of service. The school’s extensive co-curricular programme is a key strength, with particular distinction in sport and music. In recent years, we hosted the inaugural National State Schools Rugby Festival in 2024 and reached the national finals in the English Schools Basketball competition in 2025. Our musical tradition is equally strong.
At the heart of our school is our Catholic ethos. Mass is celebrated in our beautiful school chapel at least three times a week, with other sacraments regularly offered. This spiritual foundation permeates school life, helping to form young men of integrity, compassion, and faith.
Joining The John Fisher School means becoming part of a dedicated and professional team with a strong sense of shared purpose and community. We invite you to be part of our mission to nurture, inspire, and challenge the next generation.
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