HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, Kents Hill Road, South Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5PX - www.holyfamily.essex.sch.uk.
(PART OF THE ASSISI CATHOLIC TRUST)
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Salary Grade Range: NJC Points Range 4 – 5
Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 6.5 hours per day from Monday to Friday (8.30am to 3.30pm) with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break every day
Working Weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time and INSET days)
Pay Scale: NJC Points 4 to 5 (actual salary for above hours £19,722 to £20,034)
Holy Family Catholic Primary School are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated LSA to join their current team of amazing LSAs.
The selected candidate will support the school’s high‑quality provision, ensuring a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive.
Full details of the post and relevant application form are available on the Assisi Catholic Trust school vacancies page Assisi Catholic Trust - Home. All applicants must complete the CES Support Staff Application Form to be considered for this vacancy and submit it to [email protected].
Applications are welcome from non-Catholic candidates who support the Catholic ethos of our school.
Assisi Catholic Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks and Enhanced DBS clearance. References will be sought and an online search carried out on applicants as part of our due diligence.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
PURPOSE: To enable pupils’ access to learning by supervising and assisting pupils across a wide range of activities and supported learning activities. To promote the development of the physical and mental well-being of pupils as directed by a teacher. To promote and adhere to the school’s values and mission statement.
To contribute to the effective organisation of the school with administrative and clerical support.
DUTIES
· Assist with the planning of learning activities by identifying and preparing resources required to support lesson plans and learning outcomes.
· Preparing materials/equipment (e.g., books, pencils, art supplies, sort games) preparing and clearing up activities with the pupils.
· Maintaining classroom resources and designated areas.
· Assisting with reading, word and number games, science and art and craft activities to support learning outcomes using the teachers planned teaching and learning method.
· Providing unobtrusive guidance and support to enable pupils to find answers to questions and tasks set, using knowledge of each pupil’s differing levels of development and ability to ensure progression and continuity.
· Supervise individual or small groups of pupils undertaking teacher–led learning activities by co-ordinating and explaining basic instructions for the activity, adjusting activities within the scope of the lesson plan and learning outcomes in response to pupils’ learning.
· Assisting pupil achievement by monitoring learning against learning outcomes, informing the teacher of progress/problems.
· Assist pupils to develop their independence through undertaking tasks.
· Support the use of IT as a tool to enable learning.
· Support the development of literacy and numeracy skills of pupils from a wide variety of backgrounds.
· Administer and mark routine tests with clearly defined predetermined answers.
· Assist with special activities in the school within school hours (e.g. sports days, plays, concerts, open days) accompany on school visits, projects
· Ensure that pupils work and play together positively and cooperatively by modelling and encouraging positive behaviour
· Helping pupils change for practical activities.
· Arrange classroom to create a positive learning environment including arranging classroom displays.
GENERAL
· To follow school policies to ensure the safeguarding of children
· To follow school policies to actively support equality, diversity and inclusion and ensure the safety of all.
· To attend meetings and training sessions as required.
· To work with colleagues to achieve shared school objectives.
· To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training in discussion with line manager and attend relevant school meetings as required.
· At the discretion of the Headteacher, any other activities to support the smooth running of the school.
· The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Please write your supporting statement/letter giving evidence of how you meet each of the essential criteria.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Successful experience working with children in a school environment
GCSE Grade 4 or above in both English and Maths or equivalent
Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
Basic knowledge of First Aid and understanding of the school
Good reading and writing skills
Good numeracy skills
Knowledge of basic ICT to support learning
Ability to write basic reports
Ability to use clear language to communicate information unambiguously
Ability to listen effectively
Overcome communication barriers with children and adults
Consult with children and their families and carers and other adults
Understand and implement the school’s behaviour management policy
Ability to understand and support children with developmental difficulty or disability
Good understanding of the school curriculum
Knowledge of literacy/numeracy strategies
Good understanding of the general aspect of child development
Ability to assess progress and performance
Understand and support the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing
Understand the role of others working in and with the school
Understand and value the role of parents and carers in supporting children
Ability to establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships with children, their families and carers and other adults
Ability to work effectively with a range of adults
Know when, how and with whom to share information
Ability to follow instructions accurately
Good organisational skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Line Management
Ability to support the work of volunteers and other teaching assistants in the classroom
Time Management
Ability to manage own time effectively
Creativity
Demonstrate creativity and an ability to resolve routine problems independently
Awareness of and commitment to equality
Basic understanding of Health & Safety
Understand and implement child protection procedures
Understand procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality
Be prepared to develop and learn in the role
Closing Date: 23rd August 2026 (We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Potential applicants are advised to apply early.)
Interviews: ASAP
Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Pay: From £19,722.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
