Learning Support Assistant

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New Mills School is a thriving and ambitious 11–16 community school in the High Peak, close to the stunning Peak District National Park, yet within easy reach of Stockport, Cheshire and Manchester. 

New Mills School is a warm and welcoming place with high expectations, a strong sense of community and a genuine commitment to ensuring that every student can succeed and belong. Our values - Think Big, Do the Right Thing and Team Spirit - underpin everything we do, alongside our simple message to students: Be here, learn well, belong.  

We are looking to appoint two dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants. Working under the guidance of the SENDCO and teaching staff, you will provide individual and small-group support to students. You will help students access the curriculum, develop confidence and independence, and achieve their educational outcomes.  

We are looking for candidates that have experience of working with young people, are patient, adaptable and committed to supporting our students. The ability to communicate effectively, work as part of a team, assist students to engage, remain calm, promote positive behaviour and work collaboratively with teachers, parents and external professionals is essential.  

The working hours are 30 hours per week, term time only. The role is temporary until 31 August 2027.  

Application packs can be obtained from, and should be returned to Pete Eckersley, Office Manager, New Mills School, Church Lane, New Mills High Peak, SK22 4NR, or via email to jobs@newmillsschool.co.uk or from the school website www.newmillsschool.co.uk. 

Informal visits to the School are welcomed; to make arrangements or for further details about this vacancy please contact Pete Eckersley, on 01663 423125, or via email jobs@newmillsschool.co.uk. 

New Mills School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

New Mills School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 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.