Learning Support Assistant

Coloma Convent Girls’ School in Shirley is recognised as one of the top non-selective secondary schools in the country. We are consistently oversubscribed and a very popular choice within the borough and other local boroughs. In October 2019 Coloma received its fifth ‘Outstanding’ Diocesan Inspection report and in 2021 was named ‘Best School in Croydon’ in the Real Schools Guide. In December 2022, The Times released its ‘Parent Power Schools Guide’ to the top 1600 UK schools based on 2022 exam results. Coloma was ranked 2nd in the best girls’ comprehensive category and 39th in the best comprehensive school category.

The Headteacher and Governing Body are seeking to appoint Learning Support Assistants to provide on-going support for pupils with specific access needs to learning. We invite you to become part of our vibrant and engaging learning community, which promotes the highest levels of achievement and endeavours to enable all pupils to become full members of the wider society. We will expect you to engage in the whole life of the school and be able to work flexibly alongside staff and to have excellent oral and written report skills.  

We would to be delighted to receive applications from candidates who are trained or would be prepared to undertake training in the following areas to strengthen our current team:

·        Hearing and/or visual impairment

·        Speech, language and communication need

·        Social, emotional, mental health

·        Emotional literacy

We Offer

A school with a strong commitment to all staff; A working environment focused on raising standards for all; The opportunity to work in a team where your skills, enthusiasm and hard work will be appreciated.

Do not be put off applying for a post if you are not a practising Catholic. We welcome applications from colleagues who are supportive of the values of a Catholic School. Many of our staff are members of religious faiths other than Catholic and make an enormous contribution to the well-being of our students.

Safeguarding

Coloma Convert School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo a child protection screening to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.To

To find out more details about Coloma, please visit our website www.coloma.croydon.sch.uk

CLOSING DATE: Friday 30th August 2024

Applications will be considered on receipt and interviews may occur at any stage. Coloma Convent Girls’ School reserves the right to commence or complete the recruitment process at any time prior to the closing date.   

 Please note: We do not accept applications via agencies.