Learning Support Assistant

Scale 6 (points 17-20) £34,239 - £35,862 (this is the full time equivalent (FTE) salary, as this is a term time only position the actual salary is approx. 85% of the FTE).

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work in our successful SEND department. This is an ideal opportunity to develop your skills and expertise, and flourish in a supportive learning environment. This is a term time only position on 35hrs a week, offered initially on a one year fixed term contract starting in October 2024.

The department is led by an experienced SENDCO, and is supported by a Pedagogy Lead and team of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs). The LSAs work closely with all members of the department in addition to teachers, subject leaders and external professionals. Most of your time will be spent supporting classes or working with small groups of pupils.

Successful candidates will be highly skilled and adaptable with strong organisational and IT skills, and experience of working in a school environment. You will have the skills to undertake a broad range of duties including: managing small groups of students who are following an alternative curriculum; supporting online learning; cover supervision of classes; supervision of short ‘time out ‘sessions from lessons; and carrying out specialist interventions.

About Maria Fidelis

Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ is an established and successful secondary school based in Camden. We take pride in our friendly school community and are committed to our pupils reaching their full potential. Our core principles of courage, confidence and dignity guide us in our daily practice.

Why work at Maria Fidelis?

Maria Fidelis is situated in a fantastic location between Euston and Kings Cross Station, which makes it very easy to reach. The British Library, Francis Crick Institute, Wellcome Trust, UCL, SOAS, LSE and Central St. Martin’s School of Art are all within a five-minute walk of the school site; the school therefore enjoys extracurricular links with several institutions, many of which offer exciting opportunities not only for our pupils, but also professional development activities for our teachers. Partnerships with City firms such as Deloitte enrich the curriculum and also allow our staff to keep ’in touch’ with the world outside of education.

Maria Fidelis is a welcoming and supportive community. We value the professional autonomy of high-performing staff and understand the different approaches departments may need to take. We make managing workload a high priority. All meetings, Parents’ and Open Events happen on a Thursday and staff are free to leave the site earlier on all other evenings, providing standards of marking and preparation are maintained.

We are forward-looking and progressive with many opportunities for professional development and sharing practice. Maria Fidelis belongs to networks within Camden, but also in other boroughs including Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea and with other high performing Catholic Schools in the Westminster Diocese.

We are a diverse school community in terms of both staff and pupils and therefore welcome applications from anyone who supports our ethos.

For further information, or to arrange a visit, please contact Nicola Fulcher:

Tel: 0207 387 3856

Email: nfulcher@mariafidelis.camden.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 13th September 2024 @ 9am

Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.