Make a difference to young people's learning every day in a supportive, ambitious college community. This Beacon 1 (learning support assistant) role blends hands-on student support with practical inclusion admin - ideal if you're organised, people-focused, and passionate about helping students thrive!

Beacon 1 (Learning Support Assistant)

Bradford, West Yorkshire (two-site college - you may be asked to work on either site).

£20,496.50 to £20,822.80 per annum (actual), dependent on experience.

Permanent

Hours: 08.30 to 16.00, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week.

Contract: term time only plus 2 days.

Start date: as soon as possible.

Closing date for applications: Friday 20 March 2026 at noon.

About the organisation:

St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College is a highly aspirational learning community with a clear mission and a strong focus on student development and achievement. The college operates across two impressive sites - Ignis (Years 7-9) and Ardor (Years 10-13) - around one mile apart, and offers a rich co-curricular and extra-curricular programme alongside high expectations for all.

Key responsibilities:

Support identified students, including those with SEND and EAL, individually and in groups to help them engage with learning and make progress.

Work alongside colleagues in the school inclusion provision to support the inclusion of all students.

Deliver learning activities and interventions, and monitor progress.

Help create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment, promoting independence, self-esteem, and high expectations.

Lead a house tutor group and support students during house welcome time and house development time.

Provide one day per week of administrative and clerical support for the inclusion team (for example inputting radiate data, timetabling support staff for access arrangements, and alternative curriculum clerical support).

Support exam access arrangements, alternative curriculum administration, and invigilation or routine testing where needed.

Contribute to pastoral and wider college life, including supervising students out of lessons and supporting internal exclusions when required.

The ideal candidate will have:

A positive, resilient, student-centred approach, with the ability to build rapport and support a wide range of needs.

Strong organisation and attention to detail, with confidence handling day-to-day admin alongside student-facing work.

A team-focused mindset and the ability to communicate clearly with staff, students, and (when needed) parents.

Qualified to NQF Level 2 (or equivalent experience), plus GCSE English and Maths (minimum Grade C), and confident using IT.

Willingness to undertake training for a first aid qualification.

Sympathetic to and supportive of the college's Catholic ethos and values, and able to act as a positive role model.

Benefits:

A nurturing, supportive environment where you will be developed as a valued member of support staff.

The chance to work in a vibrant, diverse community and make a meaningful impact on students' progress and wellbeing.

Term time working pattern plus 2 additional days.

How to apply for the role:

To apply, complete an application via the college's job opportunities page.

For further details or to arrange a visit, please contact the personnel team or call (phone number removed) and ask for Ruth Jackson.

Other suitable skills and experience include: Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, SEN Support Assistant, Classroom Assistant, Inclusion Support Assistant, Student Support Assistant, Pastoral Support Worker, Behaviour Support Assistant, Education Support Worker, School Support Assistant, Learning Mentor, Intervention Support Assistant, Cover Supervisor, Student Welfare Assistant, Exams Support Assistant, School Administrator, Education Administrator, Alternative Provision Support Worker, Youth Support Worker