Learning Support Assistant

We are looking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic individual who is able to work well as a member of a team.  The ideal candidate will be flexible and willing to learn new skills. They will have a genuine interest in early education and be skilled in enabling children to fully achieve their potential for learning and development.  

St Augustine’s Priory is a leading Catholic, independent day school for girls aged 3-18 (with boys in the Nursery). The four parts of the school (Pre-Preps, Preps, Seniors and Sixth Form) are located on the same site. We are an all-through school and it is an enormous benefit to girls and parents that pupils who join us in the Prep School are able to move seamlessly up with us through to the Sixth Form years. As a Catholic school we hold the care of the whole person as central to what we do.  

In November 2021, we were inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) which rated us “excellent” (the highest grade) in both Educational Quality and Personal Development, and we are committed to the highest standards in student safety, welfare and wellbeing. Inspectors noted that not only do pupils have “outstanding attitudes towards their learning” but also “excellent levels of self-esteem and self-confidence which enable them to take the school's core values into the wider world.” The Good Schools Guide describes us as “quietly brilliant” and the school’s most recent Diocesan Inspection Report graded St Augustine’s Priory as “Outstanding” the highest possible grade in all categories across both Classroom Religious Education and the Catholic Life of the school.   

Key Responsibilities 

• To support learning and development in Early Years and Key Stage One  
• To work closely with class teachers  
• To be supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school 
• To support children so that they receive a rich and stimulating learning experience 
• To support and work with other practitioners, demonstrating skills and knowledge that promote and safeguard good outcomes for children  
• To be trained in Paediatric First Aid and to administer First Aid as required 
• To use sound knowledge and understanding of pedagogy in helping children in their learning and development 
• To supervise Breakfast Club from 8.00-8.30am daily during term-time 
• To supervise children during morning and lunchtime breaks 
• To assist with extra-curricular clubs (approximately 1 per week) 

Hours and Remuneration    

The post holder will be paid on the appropriate point of the St Augustine’s Priory Pay Scale. We have our own pay scale, which is above the maintained sector. The salary will be commensurate with experience and will recognise the level of responsibility that this post entails. Generous holiday.  

An inclusive and diverse workplace  

We are fully committed to sustaining a positive and mutually supportive working environment free from harassment, discrimination, bullying and victimisation where staff can work collaboratively and productively together, and where all staff are equally valued and respected.  

Through working collaboratively with Staff, Students, Parents, Volunteers and Governors we aim to remove barriers that you may face and promote equality of opportunity so that you can achieve your full potential at our School.   

The Application process

Candidates should complete the St Augustine’s Priory Application Form, available from www.sapriory.com/about-us/vacancies/ 

Write a letter of application detailing: - 

How your skills, knowledge and experience match the school’s requirements for the post of Learning Support Assistant. 

Please send both via email to hr@sapriory.com by 10am Tuesday 6th February 2024. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 19th February due to the half term week (12-16th February).  

Candidates invited to interview will be offered a tour of the school and grounds, be asked to support a lesson, and there will be a formal interview.