Learning Support Assistant

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 part-time 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 prepared to work across the school.

Please note work patterns may vary. The successful candidate must be flexible and available to work either 8:45-12:45 or 12:00-16:00.

Additional hours may also be available.

Please contact Jane Osment on [email protected] for further information

NB: References will be taken prior to interview

Provisional Interview Date: 12 February 2025

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.