About the School
Founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame in 1869, Notre Dame is a well-established coeducational Catholic Academy and a member of St Joseph’s Multi Academy Trust. We are a Catholic school, and the teachings of our Patron, St Julie Billiart, underpins all that we do. However, we welcome students and staff from many cultures, and take positive steps to support pupils and staff with disabilities. Notre Dame Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a Disclosing and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.
We are now looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join the team at NDCA. This will be on a fixed term basis until August 2027.
Responsible For:
Supporting pupils from across the school and providing an enriching learning experience that meets their individual needs.
Job Purpose:
· To provide individual and group support for our pupils within Notre Dame Catholic Academy
· To support the planning and resourcing of the SEND provision within Notre Dame Catholic Academy.
· To support educational needs of all students regardless of ability or SEND through delivering 1:1 or group support and interventions when required.
· To support teachers with the classroom environment and to support them with the preparation of resources.
· To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential, regardless of their SEND needs.
· To support the Director of Inclusion in the further improvements with SEND provision at Notre Dame Catholic Academy.
· To support the Academy’s Catholic ethos and share its commitment to provide and monitor opportunities for personal, spiritual and academic growth.
For the full job description and person specification, please see the attached job pack.