Learning Support Assistant
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Employer: St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy
Job Type: Learning Support
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full time
Location: Liverpool
Start Date: Start immediately
Closing Date: Thursday, May 1st, 2025
About the School
St Francis Xavier’s Catholic Academy, founded in 1842, is a Catholic Converter Academy with a co-educational Sixth Form and a strong academic tradition with 1000 pupils across KS3/4. The Sixth Form has strong collaborative links with partner schools across the city. We have recently joined St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust, which offers a commitment to professional development for all staff.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant with experience working with individual students or small groups under the direction of the Teacher or SENDCo. You will work with other professionals to break down barriers and ensure that learners can access the curriculum while providing emotional and social support to students.
The Learning Support Assistant must build positive relationships with students, act as a role model, and support students in reaching their potential. A passion for and experience working with pupils with Autism is welcomed, as we are currently applying for an Autism Inclusion Award with the Autism Education Trust.
Personal Qualities
If you possess the vision and skills to deliver inspirational support while ensuring successful outcomes for our students, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
If you have the energy, passion, resilience, and drive to be part of our positive journey, please apply. Early applications are encouraged, and visits to the School are welcomed.
The role involves a high level of contact and responsibility for children. Please visit our website for details and the application form at www.sjcmat.co.uk. For further information and school visits, contact cliddy@sfx.sjcmat.co.uk. Forward completed applications to: vhill@sfx.sjcmat.co.uk
Important Dates
Closing Date: Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Shortlisting Date: Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
All posts are subject to enhanced DBS disclosures. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate with a children’s barred list check.
Contact Details
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy
Woolton Hill Road
Liverpool
L25 6EG
Contact Name: Victoria Hill
Contact Telephone: 0151 288 1000
Contact e-mail: vhill@sfx.sjcmat.co.uk
Website: https://www.sjcmat.co.uk
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