Learning Support Assistant

East Midlands Education Trust; Hemington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Teachers Pension Scheme

SAS Employee Assistance Programme

Cyclescheme

Job summary

East Midlands Education Trust is seeking a Learning Support Assistant at Castle Donington College to support students with SEN/disabilities in class. You will work with the Learning Support team and teaching staff to help learners build confidence and skills, with a patient, calm approach and strong communication.

The role is 37 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks), start ASAP, and offers a local government/Teachers Pension Scheme and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an educational setting or with children
• Excellent communication skills, patient and calm
• Ability to inspire learners to develop skills and confidence

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support to students with special educational needs and/or disabilities
• Work closely with the Learning Support team and teaching staff
• Support learners to work more independently and build confidence across year groups

Job description

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Learning Support Assistant

Reference: AUG20260217

Expiry date: 2026-09-18 08:00:00.000

Location: Castle Donington College

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: All employees:- Local Government / Teachers Pension Scheme Permanent, contracted employees:- SAS Employee Assistance Programme- Cyclescheme

Learning Support Assistant

37Hours Per Week, Term Time Only (39 weeks)

Start Date - ASAP

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our staff. We are a popular secondary school serving 650 pupils in the Castle Donington Area. Within easy reach of Derby, Nottingham and Loughborough, we are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is looking to work with young people and make a difference to their lives.

The successful candidate will be able to provide in class support to students with special educational needs and/or disability. They will be patient and calm preferably with experience of working in an educational setting or with children. They will work closely with the current Learning Support team under the leadership of our Assistant Principal for Inclusion, who is our Special Educational Needs Co‑ordinator, as well as teaching staff across all curriculum areas.

We require an individual who will embrace the challenges of the role and who has the required qualities to support and build confidence of learners in all year groups. This is an exciting and unique role providing the opportunity to support and encourage individuals to overcome their learning difficulties and to help them develop their skills and confidence to work more independently. The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, be committed, enthusiastic and have the ability to inspire learners to recognise and achieve their aspirations.

The appointed person will join a small and supportive team of staff and be able to make positive contributions to the development of the College.

For further information regarding the post, or to arrange an informal discussion about the post, please contact Elizabeth Fisher, Operations Manager, [e-mail] or call the school office on 01332 810528.

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 receipt of applications is 9:00am on Friday 18th September 2026.

Interviews to be held shortly after this date.