Learning Support Assistant

Salary details: £ - £

Alfreton Park is a lively, successful special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years, with severe and profound learning difficulties. The school has a strong commitment to child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to respect this commitment. 

We require relief Learning Support Assistants to work across the school, to support teaching and learning. The successful applicant needs to be able to respond our pupil’s learning levels and support pupils to achieve their best. 

Applicants need to have a love of learning, enjoy a challenge and have the ability to develop strategies in problem solving. We require a person who has enthusiasm, energy and is able to contribute positively to the class team. 

The successful candidate must be flexible and prepared to work across the school.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 13th or Wednesday 14th January 2026. Please ensure you are available for the entire school day, as you will be required from 08:30 to 15:30. 

Please contact Jane Osment on; 01773 483330 / recruitment@alfretonpark.derbyshire.sch.uk if you would like to arrange a tour of the school or if you need any additional information.

 Provisional Interview Date: 13 and 14 January 2025

NB: References will be taken prior to interview

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.