About This Role
Required from January 2026
Learning Support Assistant (Level 3)
27.08 hours per week, 5 days per week (Mon - Fri 8.40am - 3.25pm during term time, 39 weeks per annum (term time, plus one week - INSET and After School Events)
Grade C, Scale point 3
Ā£24,796 pro-rata for part-time hours - actual starting salary Ā£16,079
Plus membership of Local Government Pension Scheme
Temporary - linked to funding
Job Share hours may be agreed for the right candidates
Positions available at both Notre Dame and St Boniface's supporting students in classrooms and on a 1:1 basis.
We invite applications for Learning Support Assistants to join our SEND departments in our secondary schools; Notre Dame Plymouth (all girls years 7-11 and mixed post-16) and St Boniface's College (all boys years 7-11).
The Role
The post will involve working under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff to support access to learning for students. Knowledge, or experience, of working with children with special needs would be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or continue their career as an LSA; for suitable candidates, a Teaching Assistant qualification can be offered via distance learning under the apprenticeship framework. Experienced candidates are also welcome to apply, grade and level could be discussed at interview.
What We Offer
Apply exclusively via the WhatSchool platform.
We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date if suitable applications are received and therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Interview date expected early January 2026, however should suitable applications be received prior to the closing date, interviews may be brought forward.
The school operates a Safeguarding Children Recruitment Policy and is committed to promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS disclosure.