Staff Vacancies

We currently have the following vacancies: -

Inclusion Assistant (SEN Support) 1 position

Learning Support Assistant 1 position


Telephone 01702 343823 Email ssears@st-helens.southend.sch.uk


St. Helen’s Catholic Primary School

Part of Assisi Catholic Trust

North Rd, Westcliff on Sea, Essex SS0 7AY

Tel: 01702 343823

Email: ssears@st-helens.southend.sch.uk

INCLUSION ASSISTANT (SEN SUPPORT)

1 position

Date Required:November 2025

Salary:LGPS 3 – 6 £12.85 per hour

Closing Date: Wednesday, 5th November 2025 midday

Interviews: Wednesday, 12th November 2025

Hours:All day 8.30 – 3.25 (1 hour lunch)28.33 per week

Term time plus 5 training days - 45 weeks

NO holidays in term time.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Inclusion Assistant (SEN support) to join our hard-working and friendly inclusion team.

You will work as part of the inclusion team with individuals and small groups of children with SEND or SEMH challenges.

The successful candidate will be:

able to work positively within our whole school team

able to demonstrate initiative and flexibility

confident in supporting pupils to become independent learners

good at organising

approachable, patient and understanding

willing to support the Catholic ethos of the school

The successful candidate must hold at least a GSCE grade C in English and Maths, proof of this is required.

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent would be advantageous but not essential.

School visits are welcome – please contact the office.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children.

Appointment will be subject to references, medical clearance, DBS, safeguarding checks including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON THE CATHOLIC EDUCATION SERVICE FORM. Available on St. Helen's Website (st-helens.southend.sch.uk) or direct from the school. Please ensure you complete and return all forms.It is very important that your personal statement relates to the person specification.Email addresses for your referees help us to speed up your application. Many thanks.

Email: ssears@st-helens.southend.sch.uk

St. Helen’s Catholic Primary School

Part of Assisi Catholic Trust

North Rd, Westcliff on Sea, Essex SS0 7AY

Tel: 01702 343823

Email: ssears@st-helens.southend.sch.uk

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Date Required: November 2025

Salary: LGPS 3 – 6£12.85 per hour

Closing Date: Wednesday 5th November midday

Interviews: Wednesday, 12th November

Hours:8.30 – 12.30 in class12.30 – 1.30 lunchtime supervision

1.30 – 2.00 lunch break2.00 – 2.40 in class28.33 per week

Term time plus 5 training days - 45 weeks

NO holidays in term time.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our hard-working and friendly team.

The successful candidates will be:

able to work positively within our whole school team

able to demonstrate initiative and flexibility

confident in supporting pupils to become independent learners

good at organising

approachable, patient and understanding

willing to support the Catholic ethos of the school

The main duty of the Learning Support Assistant within our school is to work in partnership with the Class Teacher to support pupil learning in line with the Early Years curriculum and National Curriculum, SEND code of practice and school policies and procedures.

The successful candidate must hold at least a GSCE grade C in English and Maths, proof of this is required.

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent would be advantageous but not essential.

School visits are welcome – please contact the office.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children.

Appointment will be subject to references, medical clearance, DBS, safeguarding checks including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON THE CATHOLIC EDUCATION SERVICE FORM. Available on St. Helen's Website (st-helens.southend.sch.uk) or direct from the school. Please ensure you complete and return all forms.It is very important that your personal statement relates to the person specification.Email addresses for your referees help us to speed up your application. Many thanks.

Email: ssears@st-helens.southend.sch.uk

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THESE FORMS ARE FOR SUPPORT STAFF APPLICATIONS

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