Learning Support Assistant

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To commence 1st September 2026

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 to meet the growing needs of the SEND department in September.

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

For further information please contact Collette Robson, crobson@ripleyacademy.org

For safeguarding reasons applications will only be accepted on an official application.

CVs are not acceptable for this post
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All information, including an application form is available on the following website: www.emet.uk.com/vacancies

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. 

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Interviews to take place Wednesday 22 July 2026

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.