10 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    9 March 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    27 February 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours a week

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

£20,821.80 - £21,848.60

What skills and experience we're looking for

Excellent social and communication skills

Calm and patient manner

Ability to work as a team

Ability to work independently, self motivated

Attention to detail

Liaising with a wide range of people

A working knowledge of computers

What the school offers its staff

Annual Leave

Cycle Scheme

Medical Services - Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 with specific responsibility for students within the ARNA (Anxiety Related Non-Attendance) room on a part time basis as detailed above to meet the growing needs of the SEND department.

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

We welcome applications from all who feel they have the above qualities to contribute to our school, who are committed to developing and supporting students with SEND so that they can leave school prepared for the next stage in life.

The successful candidates 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. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

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

CVs are not acceptable for this post.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About The Ripley Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
900 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
The Ripley Academy website
Email address
recruitment@emet.uk.com
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-ripley-academy

The Ripley Academy is an 11-18 school located in Derbyshire close to Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield and within easy reach of the Peak District. We are a member of the East Midlands Education Trust and work in close partnership with the other academies within the Trust including The West Bridgford School and John Flamsteed Community School.

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