Learning Support Assistant

This is an opportunity to join us in making a significant difference to the students at St Wilfrid’s. As Learning Support Assistant, you will provide both academic and pastoral support to students with learning, behavioural, emotional, social difficulties, as well as those with EAL needs. This includes supporting the pastoral team and working collaboratively with all school staff including teachers, Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs), and Learning Support Assistants to ensure students are able to achieve their full academic and personal potential. St Wilfrid’s Catholic High School & Sixth-Form College is a mixed voluntary Academy for 11-18 year olds, based in North Featherstone in West Yorkshire. There are currently over 1,400 students in attendance. The school opened in 1963 and has a proud history. We were judged as Good by Ofsted in November 2021; we were also inspected by the Catholic Inspection Service (Sec 48) in April 2024, with 7 out of 9 areas graded Outstanding. We are proudly part of the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust which comprises three Secondary Schools and thirteen Primary Schools. We are a Catholic School that extols the teachings of Jesus Christ and the values of servant leadership in everything we do. We can offer: A bespoke CPD programme based on career stage; Career development; A School that you will be proud to join; Colleagues who work selflessly for students and each other; Motivated and hard-working students; A School which is ambitious and aspirational for all; Opportunities for Secondary collaboration within both the Trust and the Diocese. We’re looking for someone who: Has experience in the relevant job area; Is organised, proactive, and detail‑oriented; Communicates clearly and confidently; Thrives in a fast‑paced environment; Has a positive, can‑do attitude. Informal discussions about the role and visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact Debi Mitchell on 01977 691000 or demitchell@st-wilfrids.BKCAT.uk