Learning Support Assistant

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Ripley Academy in Mid-Derbyshire is seeking a well organised Learning Support Assistant on a part-time basis to support students in the SEND department from September.

The successful candidate will be DBS checked, eligible to work in the UK, and committed to safeguarding. The school welcomes applicants who are enthusiastic, flexible and can form positive relationships with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and flexible candidate.
• Ability, commitment and drive to support students to achieve their full potential.
• Can help to raise attainment and achievement.
• Able to form positive, professional relationships with students and staff.
• Able to uphold The Ripley Way of being ambitious, committed and proud.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Flexible

Student support

Attainment

Positive relationships

Job description

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Ripley Academy is a popular school located in Mid-Derbyshire close to Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield and within easy reach of the Peak District. We are part of the East Midlands Education Trust and work in close partnership with other schools in the Trust.

We are looking to appoint a well organised and skilled Learning Support Assistant on a part time basis as detailed above to meet the growing needs of the SEND department in September.

We wish to appoint a person who:

• Is enthusiastic and flexible
• Has the ability, commitment and drive to support students to achieve their full potential
• Can help to raise attainment and achievement
• Can form positive, professional relationships with students and staff
• Can uphold The Ripley Way of being ambitious, committed and proud

We welcome applications from all who feel they have the above qualities to contribute to our school, who are committed to developing and supporting students with SEND so that they can leave school prepared for the next stage in life.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process, and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing date for applications is 9.00am 23

rd October 2026 with interviews to be held shortly after.