Learning Support Assistant
Key information 
Closing date: 12pm, Thursday 10 July 2025
£13.85 per hour
Part-time
Permanent Contract
Based in Hendon, NW4
Interviews: w/c 14 July 2025
Please find the job description for this role below:
Are you passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities in a faith-inspired, person-centred environment?
St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our Lifelong Learning team. This role provides a meaningful opportunity to walk alongside adults with learning disabilities, helping them flourish both educationally and personally in a supportive Catholic setting.
Roles on offer;
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- Skills for Life and Work – Tuesday 13:30 – 16:30
- My Creative Accessories – Thursday 10:00 – 13:00
- Exploring Cookery – Thursday 13:30 – 16:30
What You’ll Do
- Provide in-class and out-of-class support to students, enabling them to participate fully in learning activities.
- Assist with communication, mobility, and practical needs to promote each student’s independence and dignity.
- Work closely with tutors to deliver and adapt learning materials to meet individual needs.
- Contribute to student records, person-centred planning, and session evaluations.
- Uphold St Joseph’s values and policies on safeguarding, health and safety, and dignity of care.
- Occasionally stand in for tutors when required and take initiative to support group activities.
What We’re Looking For
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a respectful and patient approach to care.
- Organised, adaptable, and able to work both collaboratively and independently.
- Proven ability to motivate and support others in a learning or care setting.
- Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities (desirable).
- A commitment to the mission and values of the Catholic Church.
- An understanding of the importance of person-centred support.
- Qualifications or experience in relevant subject areas (desirable).
At St Joseph’s, we believe in the dignity and unique gifts of every individual. If you feel called to serve in a role that puts people first and supports lifelong learning in a Catholic environment, we would love to hear from you.
What we offer you
In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package which will include, but is not limited to:
- 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
- Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards the cost of glasses
- Reward Gateway scheme offering discounts on a wide range of products and services
- Pension scheme for eligible employees – 5% paid by the employer
- Salary exchange (salary sacrifice) for pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance/ Death in Service benefit
Application details
Our people are incredibly important to us, and we value and respect diversity in all its forms (seen and unseen). We particularly welcome applications from those from Black and Asian backgrounds, as well as candidates with disabilities and from the communities in which we work. We would like to increase representation of these groups among our staff as we know greater diversity will lead to an even greater impact for our work.
To be considered for the role, please complete an online application. CVs will NOT be considered, therefore, please do not send them. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please note that you will need to be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this position. You must provide proof of Right to Work in the UK. We reserve the right to remove the vacancy before closing date.