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St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School

St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School

London

Headteacher

The Governors of St Scholastica’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Headteacher to take up the post in January or April 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for a practising Catholic leader to guide our welcoming, caring and close-knit school community into its next chapter. Our mission, ‘Living, Loving and Learning through Christ’, is the beating heart of our inclusive school and our Catholic ethos is central to all that we do. We value and nurture every child, meeting their individual needs and enabling them to flourish academically, spiritually and personally. Our most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, judged the school to be Good in all areas inspected, while our Catholic Schools Inspection, in June 2023, judged the school to be Outstanding in all areas. Our new Headteacher will work with the Governing Body to shape the strategic direction of the school and will be responsible for its day-to-day leadership and management. They will lead a committed staff team that works together in the best interests of every child and will be well supported by governors, staff, families, the parish, the Archdiocese of Westminster, Hackney Education and the wider school community. The successful candidate will also undertake the role of SENCo for the remainder of the 2026/27 academic year. Applications are welcomed from existing Headteachers and from experienced Deputy or Assistant Headteachers who can demonstrate successful and sustained leadership and are ready to take the next step in their career. We warmly welcome and encourage prospective applicants to visit St Scholastica's before applying. This will provide an opportunity to meet our children and staff, experience the warmth of our community and learn more about our ambitions for the future. Visits will be hosted by Davina Attara, Co-Chair of Governors. Candidates are asked to book one of the available visit slots below by contacting the school office. Full details of the post and the CES SLT appointment documentation are available from the school website: . All applicants must complete the CES SLT Application Form. Submit completed application forms to Chandrika Sashidharan, Peripatetic School Business Manager, at This is a Reserved Post for Practising Catholics in accordance with the guidance of the Catholic Education Service. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-appointment vetting checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance including an Enhanced DBS check. References will be sought and online searches will be carried out for all applicants invited to interview. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Hackney Council and the schools within our borough work to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

St. Helens

Office Assistant

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy is a successful and popular school built on our core values of aspiration, belief and compassion underpinned by our mission statement of “in faith we grow”. We have high expectations for all pupils and we believe all pupils have the right to a world class Catholic education. The Academy is part of the hugely successful St Joseph Multi Academy Trust – a family of school across primary and secondary phases within the Liverpool Archdiocese. Joining our trust will ensure that you are valued and have access to high quality training and CPD. The Governors of St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy wish to appoint an effective and reliable individual whose qualities include clear communication, quick decision making, multitasking skills and attention to detail. As Office Clerk you will play a key role of the day to day administrative function and be a welcoming face on reception to welcome visitors, parents and students. You will provide administrative and clerical support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the office. The role involves handling correspondence, maintaining records, assisting staff and visitors, managing office supplies, and performing various administrative tasks, including reprographics. The post-holder will participate in the Academy’s programme of Continuing Professional Development, including being trained in Emergency First Aid at Work every three years, to support the students when sent to the office for First Aid and on rota when called upon. •   A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks which will include references from previous employers, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and relevant DBS and prohibition checks.

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

St. Helens

Learning Support Assistant

This This small friendly and inclusive Catholic Academy is seeking to appoint to the role of Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant.  You will join a dedicated, hardworking and friendly team, who strive to provide the very best for our students. Previous experience of working within a school environment would be an advantage, a genuine interest in working amongst young people is essential. Experience of being involved in the teaching and support of phonics would be an advantage. Level of pay within the range will be determined by level of experience and qualifications. •    A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further Completed CES application forms and associated documents should be returned by the closing date emailto: Mrs Christine Banks at We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students.  All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks which will include references from previous employers, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and relevant DBS and prohibition checks.

St James' Catholic High School

St James' Catholic High School

Learning Support Assistant

Job overview

Learning Support

Cheadle, Cheshire

Start date: As soon as possible

Salary: Scale 4 £26,403 - £28,142 pro rata (£17,090 - £18,215 actual)

Contract term: Full Time, Permanent

About the Role

Main responsibilities of the post

To assist in providing a learning environment that enables all pupils to access the curriculum and learn to

the best of their ability.

General - The Learning Support Assistant will:

• Have an understanding of the broad range of Special Educational Needs (specific learning difficulties, complex learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder, emotional behavioural, mental health & social communication difficulties, ADHD) with reference to how this affects pupils’ learning

• Work under the guidance of teaching / senior staff to implement agreed work programmes

• Provide support for teaching staff across the school in an appropriate learning environment

• Assist with the integration of pupils with special educational needs and/ or disabilities, supporting a small group or on an individual basis within the classroom or on a withdrawal basis

• Be an integral part of the school, working in close partnership with all staff

• To liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher and participate in feedback sessions or meetings as directed

Pupils - The Learning Support Assistant should:

• Assist with the teaching of pupils; whole class, small groups and individuals as directed

• Help pupils to access learning activities through specialist support

• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement

• Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives

• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities

• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

• Implement local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of relevant skills

Staff - The Learning Support Assistant should:

• Assist the teacher in curriculum planning, management & preparation of resources

• Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested

• Undertake marking of pupils’ work and accurately record achievement/progress

• Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs

• Implement local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of relevant skills

• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use

Specific Responsibilities of the Learning Support Assistant at St James’ Catholic High School

• To work with the department and all staff in the promoting of inclusion of young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities

• To support the learning of pupils with SEND

• To be empathetic, highly supportive and understanding of the needs of individual pupils

• To help pupils to access learning activities through specialist support

• Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate exams/ tests

• Be responsible for keeping and updating your own records in relation to your continued professional development

• To attend training and development sessions

• To work alongside the teacher to ensure that students achieve learning aims

• To provide general clerical/admin support e.g. administer coursework, produce worksheets for agreed activities etc

• To support charity work within school

• To help to develop and maintain Individual

Educational Plans (IEPs)

• To be a presence in the classroom, where required

• To attend SEND Departmental meetings

Other Specific Duties

Many specific responsibilities will require collaborative working with other team members which, as the Learning Support Assistant, you will develop proactively

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS disclosure and basic online searches

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task may not be identified

The post holder will be expected to comply with all reasonable requests from the Headteacher and SENCO to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in their job description

Applying for the job

Please download the application form, and once completed send to headteacherpa@stjamescheadle.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Apply Now

Scale 4 £26,403 - £28,142 pro rata (£17,090 - £18,215 actual)

Full Time, Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

Apply by 24/10/2025, 11:00