Learning Support Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

SAS Employee Assistance Programme

Cyclescheme

Job summary

The Kimberley School in England is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and collaborate with teachers and parents to create a nurturing learning environment. The role is permanent, term-time only (39 weeks, 32.42 hours per week, hours negotiable) with a dedicated Learning Support Team led by our SEND Co-ordinator; safeguarding checks apply.

Applicants should be committed to helping vulnerable students make good academic progress and be prepared

Qualifications

• Experience of working with students who have Special Educational Needs.
• Ability to support pupils, parents and teachers within a nurturing learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special educational needs to achieve progress.
• Assist teachers and contribute to a positive classroom atmosphere.
• Liaise with parents and colleagues to monitor student development.

Skills

SEN support

Team collaboration

Communication with parents

Job description

We are excited you have visited our Careers page. We are seeking talented individuals that are excellent in their field of expertise and are posed with all potential and skills necessary to help us meet future business challenges.

Learning Support Assistant

Reference: SEP20260695

Expiry date: 2026-09-21 08:00:00.000

Location: The Kimberley School

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

Learning Support Assistant

Permanent, Term Time only 39 weeks a year, 32.42 hours per week (hours negotiable)

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic candidate with experience of working with students who have Special Educational Needs who will support pupils, parents, teachers and the school to establish a supportive and nurturing learning environment in which children make good academic progress.

The Kimberley School enjoys an excellent reputation for our work with students with a Special Educational Need or Disability. The role is an exciting chance for you to work within an outstanding Learning Support Team and to make a positive difference to vulnerable young people.

In a challenging educational and financial context, we are determined to take every possible step to enable all students with a special educational need or disability to enjoy school and make good progress in all subjects. Our students are lucky to be served by a dedicated, hard-working and highly professional Learning Support team. This role is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within this team. The successful candidate will also enjoy the support and expertise of our experienced Learning Support colleagues and will be led by our own highly experienced SEND Co-ordinator.

Here at The Kimberley School, we believe it is the right of every student to be able to do their best and nobody has the right to interfere with their learning. This is why there is a calm, work focused atmosphere around the school. Learning is at the very core of what we do and we want all students to enjoy it. The Student Council created The Kimberley Way which sets out the role that we expect all students to play in creating an atmosphere where everyone can be safe, happy and successful at the Kimberley School.

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the post please contact Wendy Watson, Leadership Support Team Leader, by [e-mail]

The successful candidates 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.

The closing date is 21 September at 9am.

Interviews to be held shortly afterwards