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SEND Learning Support Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 22 January 2026
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 21 February 2026
Location: Tameside , OL6 9DP
Company: inploi
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 75780522

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Summary

St Christopher's RC Primary & Nursery School

St Christopher's Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 9DP

T: 0161 330 5880

E: admin@st-christophers.tameside.sch.uk

W: https://www.st-christophers.tameside.sch.uk/home/vacancies-1

The Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust and local governing body of St Christopher’s RC Primary & Nursery School are dedicated to providing an outstanding Catholic education to our children and pupils. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated learning Support Assistant to join our team, to work under the direction of the SENDCo and class teacher. The role involves supporting a pupil to integrate as fully as possible into classroom activities, promoting progress and achievement, while upholding the Christian and caring ethos of the school.

Could this be you?

If so, would you:

  • Work 1:1 supporting a pupil with SEND, including lunch and break times.
  • Demonstrate flexibility in approach, undertake training as required, and provide support to staff and pupils within the Early Years department as required.
  • Comply with policies and procedures and uphold confidentiality at all times

If so, we can offer you:

  • A welcoming and friendly work environment.
  • Access to CPD and training opportunities.
  • A supportive leadership team who are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our pupils.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application and will be subject to further safer recruitment checks, such as references, with ID documents retained on file. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check, as part of our due-diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

Closing Date: Friday 6th February 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 9th February 2026

Start Date: ASAP

Please return completed application forms to: admin@st-christophers.tameside.sch.uk

Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact the office to arrange a visit: 0161 330 5880

Supporting Documents

↗ Application Form
↗ Consent to Obtain references Form
↗ Recruitment Monitoring Form
↗ Job Advert incl. Job Description & Person Specification

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