Learning Support Assistant

Salary details: £ - £

The Governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic practitioner to work as a relief learning support assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs.

The successful candidate will have knowledge, understanding and commitment to work closely with the teacher, to provide support for the children in promoting regulation of emotions, independence, encourage inclusion and access to the curriculum and learning resources.

Initially the position offers 5 afternoons a week, which may reduce after October.  However, there will be regular cover for other support staff if they are absent available.

As we need to appoint during the school holidays, please click on the link https://leysjuniorschool.org.uk/Parents/Welcome-Videos/ to have a virtual tour of our school. 

If you have any questions, please email nic.way@unity-fed.derbyshire.sch.uk. 

If you have experience of working with children with children with Special Educational Needs and a commitment to help children develop a life-long love of learning, then we would like to hear from you.

Provisional Interview Date: 2 September 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.