Learning Support Assistant (Linked to Student with an EHCP)
37 hours per week Term-Time, 36 weeks per annum Contract for Services
Apply by 12pm on Tuesday 1 September 2026
Thank you for taking an interest in joining St Chris.
Since 1915, we have been a school that asks interesting questions and continues to do so today. With a community of around 500 young people and 200 staff, we believe in doing things differently when it makes things better for our students.
We are a continuously developing community that values individuals and encourages curiosity, competence, judgement, kindness and courage. If you share our holistic vision of education, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated support to a named student with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). You will work closely with teaching staff and the Inclusion team to support the student's learning, development and inclusion in school life. You will play an important role in supporting the student to develop confidence, independence, and a positive approach to learning.
What you will do
- Provide dedicated one-to-one support to the student.
- Work closely with teaching staff to implement the student's EHCP targets and agreed learning and support strategies.
- Prepare and adapt resources and support interventions in response to the student's individual needs.
- Monitor the student's progress, engagement and wellbeing, maintaining appropriate records and providing feedback to relevant staff.
- Promote the student's confidence, independence and inclusion, supporting them to develop as an independent learner.
What we are looking for
- Experience of working with young people
- Experience of supporting pupils with special educational needs and an understanding of strategies that can support individual learning.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents.
- A flexible and positive approach, with the ability to respond appropriately to individual needs and changing situations.
- A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, equality, diversity and the wellbeing of all students.
Piqued your interest? We thought so.
At St Chris, we do things differently to benefit our young people and community.
Apply for this role at https://www.stchris.co.uk/work-for-us
To apply, please complete the application form and send it with a covering letter to [email protected]. We do not accept CVs.
Applications close 12 pm Tuesday 1 September 2026
Interviews will take place Monday 7 September 2026
St Chris School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Work Location: In person
