Learning Support Assistant

East Midlands Education Trust; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government pension

Teachers Pension Scheme

SAS Employee Assistance Programme

Cyclescheme

Job summary

The Ripley Academy, part of the East Midlands Education Trust, is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant to join the SEND department. The successful candidate will be well organised, enthusiastic, and committed to helping students reach their full potential.

The post requires eligibility to work in the UK and a full enhanced DBS check. The role offers a supportive school community with pension scheme and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• We welcome applications from enthusiastic, well organized individuals.
• Ability to support students to achieve their full potential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and working with SEND students.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND students to access learning and raise attainment.
• Assist teachers and contribute to lesson activities.
• Help maintain positive, professional relationships with staff and students.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Reference: OCT20262830

Expiry date: 08:00, Fri, 23rd Oct 2026

Location: The Ripley Academy

Salary: Competitive

Benefits:

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

Permanent contract start date to be confirmed

The 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.

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.

CVs are not acceptable for this post
The closing date for applications is 9.00am Friday 23rd October 2026 with interviews to be held shortly after.