Learning Support Assistant

Salary or Hourly Rate

Scale 3 - points 6 - 8 (£26,847 - £27,709) pro rata

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time - Term Time Only

Work Base

The Ripley Academy, Ripley, DE5 3JQ

Additional Documents

LSA Person Specification.pdf – 75KB

Additional Documents

Learning Support Assistant Job Description.pdf – 75KB Closing Date 26 October 2026 09:00

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.

On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position. For further information regarding the post, or to arrange an informal discussion about the post, please contact school office via enquiries@ripleyacademy.org or call the school office on 01773 746334.

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 26th October 2026 with interviews to be held shortly after.