Learning Support Assistant

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfreton Park is a lively special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 with severe and profound learning difficulties. A Learning Support Assistant will support educational development, report to the classroom teacher, and help implement strategies for pupils with additional needs.

The role emphasizes inclusion, teamwork, and safeguarding within the school setting. Applicants should love learning, enjoy a challenge, and contribute positively to the class team.

Qualifications

• Love of learning and willingness to develop strategies.
• Flexible to work across the school and Monday–Friday 08:30–15:45.
• Ability to support pupils aged 2–19 with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored assistance to students.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment.
• Implement strategies for children and young people with additional needs.

Skills

Experience with special education

Strong communication

Enthusiasm and energy

Job description

Alfreton Park is a lively, successful special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years, with severe and profound learning difficulties. The school has a strong commitment to child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to respect this commitment.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the educational development of children, particularly those with special educational needs. Reporting to the classroom teacher, your responsibilities will include providing tailored assistance to students, fostering an inclusive learning environment, and implementing strategies for children and young people with additional needs.

Your core skills in working with children and special education, combined with your premium skills in teaching, will be essential in enhancing student engagement. Strong communication will further enable you to connect effectively with students and their families. Join us in making a meaningful impact on young learners' lives.

Applicants need to have a love of learning, enjoy a challenge and have the ability to develop strategies in problem solving. We require people who have enthusiasm, energy and are able to contribute positively to the class team.

The successful candidate must be prepared to work across the school and must be flexible and available to work Monday – Friday 08.30 – 15:45.

Your interview will take place on Wednesday 11

th November over the course of a full school day.

NB: References will be taken prior to interview