Learning Support Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

Excellent social and communication skills

Calm and patient manner

Flexible

Ability to work as a team

Ability to work independently, self motivated

Attention to detail

Liaising with a wide range of people

A working knowledge of computers

What the school offers its staff

Annual LeavePension

Cycle Scheme

Medical Services, free access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Further details about the role

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

Commitment to safeguarding

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.