Learning Support Assistant

Kirk Hallam Community Academy, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4HH

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  20 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Term time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £29,542 - £32,046 pro rata
• Actual salary: £22,281 - £24,169 actual per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

• 5+ A*-C GCSEs including English and Maths or equivalent

• Educated to A level or equivalent

• Experience of providing support to young people with additional needs

• Knowledge and previous use of AET progression framework and resources.

• Knowledge of how to work effectively with young people who have special needs

• Ability to prioritise tasks

• Adaptable approach to work and confidence to respond and deal with unanticipated problems

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and a willingness to support others

• Capability to work independently and use own initiative as and when required

• Effective time management skills

• Excellent record-keeping skills

• Outstanding communication skills

• Approachable

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

• Ability to establish good working relationships with teaching staff and students.

• Reliable and punctual

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

What the school offers its staff

Please see the job pack attached for further information.

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.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

LSA Job Pack_Oct26.pdf - 2.27 MB (opens in new tab)

About Kirk Hallam Community Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 709 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kirk Hallam Community Academy website
• Email address: aboden@novaeducationtrust.net
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kirk-hallam-community-academy-ilkeston

Arranging a visit to Kirk Hallam Community Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aboden@novaeducationtrust.net.

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