Havering Schools Jobs
Learning Support Assistant - Full Time
- Employer: St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
- Reference: SCH/25/318726
DIOCESE OF BRENTWOOD
St Patrick's Catholic School
Lowshoe Lane
Collier Row
Romford
RM5 2AP
Tel: 01708 745655
At St Patrick’s we work to instil a sense of respect and value – of the world, for people and for self. We believe in achievement for all, where every child is aspirational, thinks for themselves, has high expectations, resilience, autonomy and fosters a ‘can do’ attitude. Our staff and children see themselves as active learners, being part of a learning community that seeks to inspire and motivate each other to be the best that they can be.
Learning Support Assistant
Hours: 30.417 hours per week (6 hours 5 minutes per day) - (inclusive of 15 minute unpaid am break & 30 minute unpaid lunch break). Required for 5 days per week - 08:30 – 15:20/39 weeks per year
Salary: Scale 2 depending on experience (FTE £27,729 - £28,125 p.a.) Pro rata salary £20,129 - £20,417 p.a.
Contract: Permanent
Start Date from 1st September 2025.
The Governors of St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our successful school.
Applications are warmly invited to join our supportive and enthusiastic team
We are looking to appoint a SEND Learning Support Assistant to work as part of our friendly and dedicated SEND support team. The role will involve working closely to support children with speech and language, social communication/ASD, ADHD and/or SEMH needs. Knowledge of SEND practice and experience of working with young children with SEN in a school setting is desired.
We are looking for a person who:
- Is calm, patient and kind
- Is positive and cheerful – a good sense of humour is essential!
- Has an understanding of children with SEND needs
- Is an effective communicator
- Is reliable and discreet
- Is flexible and able to work as part of a wider team and with a range of children with differing needs.
- Is able to show initiative to organise tasks and activities
- Is able to build positive relationships with students, parents and other staff
- Is keen to learn and develop their own practice/skills in order to improve the outcomes for a child with SEN
St Patrick’s can offer you:
- A supportive and caring team
- Continued professional development and training
- A school environment which is friendly and welcoming
- An opportunity to be part of a strong and dedicated staff team who are committed to high standards
Applicants are encouraged to contact the school by email on:- office@saint-patricks.org.uk or telephone on 01708 745655 to arrange a visit.
Please apply online.
Closing date: 31st July 2025
Interview date: 12th August 2025
Interview will include: planned task delivery and a formal interview.
Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.
It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.
Equal OpportunitiesHavering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
How to apply
To apply, please visit https://ats-haveringschools.jobsgopublic.com and submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Online' link below.