Learning Support Assistant


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	PS3 £25,133, pro rata £19,521.09pa
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Caterham, CR3 5ED
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	21 Sept 2026

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Summary

St Francis’ Catholic Primary School is seeking a committed, caring, and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our welcoming and dedicated team from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs within a nurturing and inclusive Catholic school community. Working closely with class teachers and the SENCo, you will provide high-quality 1:1 classroom support, helping to ensure every child can access learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.

Contract: Term Time Only, Permanent

Contracted Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm, total of 32.5 hours, 39 weeks per year

Salary Scale: PS3 FTE £25,133pa, actual/pro rata salary £19,521.09pa

The successful candidate will:

have experience of supporting pupils with SEN and utilising strategies to manage behaviours and meet needs, including supporting speech and language

have awareness of Child Safeguarding and the latest SEN policies to implement effective provision, including working with outside agencies to deliver EHCP provisions

be compassionate and dedicated to provide one-on-one support to a student with EHCPs

have the ability to work as part of the team as well as through their initiative

make a notable impact on the quality of learning in a lesson

be flexible, adaptable, patient and be a good team player

possess good literacy and numeracy skills

maintain confidentiality inside and outside of the school

We can offer:

a fulfilling role in a school with a strong community feel, with motivated and enthusiastic children.

the chance to work with a supportive and friendly team of people who care passionately about the children and will work hard to improve outcomes for them.

fantastic training, support and guidance in supporting the children both as part of our staff induction programme and an ongoing basis through weekly staff briefings.

family friendly term time working

staff benefits & discount scheme

occupational health and employee assistance programme

membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Visits to school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the School Office to arrange an appointment.

Early application is recommended as we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time during the recruitment process.

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