Learning Support Assistant & MDSA

Teaching Assistant & MDSA St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School would like to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our enthusiastic, committed and professional team. The role will be a joint role, primarily supporting children in our EYFS but also with an MDSA responsibility. The position starts on 2nd November 2026 and involves working over 39 weeks per year, term time plus 5 INSET days. This position is for a total of 25 TA hours per week and 5 MDSA hours per week. The working pattern will be 8:30am to 3.15pm (Monday to Thursday) and 8:30am to 1:30pm (Fridays) 1 hour of this time each day will be the MDSA role. This position will be paid on salary scale K (pro-rata) and salary scale J (pro-rata). There is also a pay award pending. We are looking for someone who: has or is willing to undertake the EYFS level 3 qualification; has or is willing to undertake paediatric first aid; will support and uphold our Catholic ethos; is able to form good relationships with children and work in partnerships with parents, colleagues and other professionals; has experience of working with children with SEND or an interest in learning the skills necessary to do so; has experience of supporting with personal care; is able to provide focused one to one support; is able to record children's progress and achievements; is an excellent communicator, who works well in a team; is competent in IT. You will be joining a friendly, supportive and hardworking team and we look forward to hearing from you. If you would like any further information, please contact us. Closing Date: Friday 9th October. This vacancy may close early if strong applications are received and references will be sought prior to interview. Interview date: Monday 12th October