We are seeking to appoint two inspiring and enthusiastic Senior Learning Assistants to support pupils at Cowley International College.
The successful candidates will need strong communication skills along with patience, resilience, strength of character and a friendly determination to deal with some of our most vulnerable pupils and their families.
What we offer our staff
Our staff are our most important asset and their well-being is of utmost importance to us. All our staff, at every stage of their careers, have access to expert support and training. We offer:
•Flexible working opportunities
•Supportive Leadership Team
•Personal development for all colleagues
•Access to formal qualifications for career progression, e.g. NPQs, apprenticeships
•Local government pension scheme and recognised continuous service
•Free flu vaccine
•Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers
•Staff ‘Golden Ticket’ leave of absence scheme
•Staff get together at the end of term
•24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering advice to you and your family around legal, financial, health as well as free counselling
•Cycle to Work scheme
About Cowley International College
Cowley is a high school and Sixth Form College with approximately 1500 students of which 260 are in the Sixth Form.
Cowley is steeped in history and is one of the oldest schools in St Helens, if not the oldest having been founded in 1716.
Cowley is a warm, caring and vibrant community and an exciting place to work – there is always something happening here in our college, whether that be dance shows, sporting events, clubs or special guest talks.
When we say to our new students that ‘there is something for everyone’ in terms of extra-curricular, we really mean it! Our extracurricular timetable covers two sides of A4 and whether a students’ interest be chess, reading, science or sport, we will likely have a club for them to join.
Cowley was graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in November 2021.
The report states, ‘Pupils, including students in the sixth form, said that Cowley international College is a special place to learn’ and ‘Pupils described their school as a welcoming and friendly community where ‘people smile at one another’.
TO APPLY If you would like to join the Cowley family and you feel you have the passion, drive and commitment required for this vital role, please go to the job vacancies section of St Helens Council website https://sthjobs.azurewebsites.net/ and apply online.
This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure. Cowley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expects all adults in our community to share this commitment.
This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday, 18 August 2025
