Learning Support Assistant

Stubbin Wood School; Upper Langwith; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Pension scheme

CPD programmes

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Stubbin Wood School is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to join a multi-site special school serving children and young people with Education Health Care Plans. The role is full-time term-time with additional hours, offering a permanent contract and safeguarding responsibilities.

The successful candidate will work within a committed staff team, supporting learners across 4 sites. DBS clearance and eligibility to work in the UK are required, with opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Learning Support Assistant to join a team of dedicated staff.

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning needs in a busy school environment.
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality learning and support within the classroom and throughout the school.

Skills

Learning support

Flexible worker

Motivated team player

Job description

38 days remaining to apply

As soon as possible

23 November 2026 at 11:59pm

14 October 2026

Job details

Job role

• Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time, term time, part time: 37 hours per week, multiple roles available

Contract type

Permanent

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Learning Support Assistant to join a team of dedicated staff who are committed to providing an excellent learning environment and become part of a successful team in a busy working environment.

What the school offers its staff

We are a multi-sited special school for children and young people, all of whom have an Education Health Care Plan. We have 4 sites across north Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, including a community nursery.

Our school is a place where children and young people are at the centre of everything we do. We care deeply for our children and work to meet their needs to the very best of our ability. We have high aspirations for all our children and young people, and we value each one of them as unique members of our school community. Working in partnership with parents, carers and the local community, we work hard to provide our children and young people with the best possible life chances and experiences.

What you can expect from us

Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility

Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.

Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services

Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career

An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm

The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team

Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects

Flexible working policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online and social media
• prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.