Learning Support Officer

Ecclesbourne School; Duffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Duffield is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Officer to enhance student learning and well-being. In this role, you will work closely with teachers to provide tailored support, assist in creating a positive classroom environment, and promote inclusion for students with special educational needs. This position offers a competitive salary, training support, and a chance to make a real difference in students’ lives, working in a vibrant school community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Support for training and professional development

Immediate membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• A proactive and resilient individual with a genuine interest in education.
• Excellent communication skills with students aged 11 to 16.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills are essential.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people.

Responsibilities

• Support students with their learning across different subjects.
• Help create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Provide one-to-one or small group assistance to students.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote student wellbeing.
• Assist with the preparation of learning materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Teamwork

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Education

Experience in a school or with young people

Job description

Learning Support Officer

Contract: You will work 32.5 hours per week, each Monday to Friday for 6.5 hours per day, for 39 weeks per year (195 days) which includes term‑time plus five whole school closure days.

Salary: Salary is a combination of National Joint Council pay scale points 6 (£25,989 per annum pro rata) and point 9 (£27,254 per annum pro rata) pro‑rated salary £26,222 per annum, rising to points 7 (£26,402 per annum pro rata) and point 11 (£28,141 per annum pro rata) pro‑rated salary £26,723 per annum after service of one year. The position is paid for 52 weeks per year, which consists of 38 weeks term time, one week (five days) of whole school closure days plus holiday pay for all school holiday periods.

Make a real difference and become a Learning Support Officer at The Ecclesbourne School.

Do you have a passion for supporting young people and helping them to thrive? Are you looking for a rewarding role at the heart of a vibrant school community?

We are seeking a dedicated, patient, and enthusiastic Learning Support Officer to join our supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key part in our students’ learning journey, helping them to achieve their full potential.

About the Role

You will work closely with Teachers to provide tailored support to students, both in class and in small groups. Your day will be varied and impactful, including:

• Supporting students with their learning across different subjects.
• Helping to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Providing one‑to‑one or small group assistance to students who need extra help.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting student wellbeing.
• Assisting with the preparation of learning materials.
• With a particular focus on supporting students with Special Educational Needs within a Science Faculty.

We Are Looking For

• A proactive and resilient individual with a genuine interest in education.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students aged 11 to 16.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive, can‑do attitude.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow Teacher guidance.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• A willingness to learn and a caring approach.
• Previous experience in a school or supporting young people is essential.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people.

What We Offer

• A permanent, full‑time position, working term time only.
• A competitive salary, working for 39 weeks per year, paid for 13 weeks holiday per year.
• Support for training and professional development.
• A friendly, collaborative, and forward‑thinking school environment.
• Immediate membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Children of members of staff, with a minimum of two years service at the school at the time of application, are included in our admissions criteria.
• The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people every single day.

How to Apply

You will be redirected to our website on clicking apply to complete your application. Please note that we do not accept applications by CV.

When applying, please outline how your previous experience has prepared you for this role and what skills you will bring to it.

Closing date for applications

Monday, 5th of January 2026 at 9am

We encourage applicants to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications at an earlier date should there be a high number of candidates.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Our school is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment will be conditional on a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references, health check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain convictions are considered protected. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers and, if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice Website and on the websites of charities NACRO and UNLOCK.

Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity

As a school, we are passionate about diversity and recognize that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.