Job Description

Learning Support Assistant, Maths Specialist

Apply by 5.00pm on Monday 24 November 2025

FTE 24,731 - 26,96 Actual Salary 19,785 - 21,575

Point 21 - 24 of the Professional Services salary scale dependent on skills and experience

Contract 37 hours per week, three days including Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm and two days 8.30am - 5.00pmTerm Time, 36 weeks per annum

Location On-site, Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire

Purpose of the Role

To comprehensively support the learning and personal development of pupils to maximise the educational opportunities available to them.

Line Management Responsibility

This role will have no line management responsibility and will report to the Assistant Head Inclusion.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities of the role:

Specific Duties

To work collaboratively with teaching staff in the maths department and assist in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources in relation to the needs of the pupil.

To provide learning support for pupils in maths by utilising knowledge and skills to encourage pupils to become independent learners, where necessary providing support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects school life. To undertake specialist interventions for pupils when required, under the direction of the Assistant Head SEND or Head of Maths. To prepare all relevant resources for these interventions and keep appropriate records of pupil progress in line with school systems. Attend specific training, where appropriate, to meet individual pupil needs.

Teaching and Learning

Work with students, providing one-to-one support and assisting learning where required Provide detailed verbal and written feedback on lesson content, student responses to learning activities and student behaviour to teachers and students Motivate and progress students' learning by using clearly structured, interesting teaching and learning activities Be familiar with lesson plans, IEP targets, BSPs and learning objectives Promote and support the inclusion of all students, including those with special educational needs, both in learning activities and within the classroom. Be aware of and support differences to ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop Use behaviour management strategies, in line with the school's policy and procedures, to contribute to a purposeful learning environment and encourage students to interact and work co-operatively with others Promote and reinforce student's self-esteem and independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance Assist the class teacher in encouraging acceptance and integration of students with

Benefits

Pension Scheme Westfield Health Plan As part of a non-contractual agreement. Free vegetarian lunches are provided to staff during term time. Access to the school's on-site swimming pool and gym. Complimentary opt-in Level 1 Westfield Health Plan with the option to scale up your plan with salary sacrifice. Competitive pension scheme with 8% employer contribution plus an additional up to 4% personal sacrifice matched.
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Looking for a new challenge? Looking to have an impact? Searching for a job that gets you thinking?Apply for this role at https://www.stchris.co.uk/work-for-us

To apply, please complete an application form (we do not accept CVs as an educational institution) and submit this, together with a covering letter to the People team at hr@stchris.co.uk.Please also complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form which will be immediately detached from your application.St Chris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Applicants will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.St Chris is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applicants from all suitably qualified candidates. We welcomeapplications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability or age.

The closing date for applications for this role is 5.00 pm on Monday 24 November 2025

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Interviews will take place on Monday 1 December 2025.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 19,785.00-21,575.00 per year

Work Location: In person