Learning Support Workers (Teaching Assistants)
Salary details: £21,888.30 - £22,656.62 dependant on experience & qualifications
Job Term: Permanent Appointment following a successful Probationary period
Appointment Type: Full Time and Part Time positions available
Hours: 40 hours per week Term Time (Hours 08:15-16:15)
Additional Benefits: pension, assistance programme and opportunities for training and development
Job Info:-
We are delighted advertise the post of Learning Support Workers at Alderwasley Hall School!
This is a term time post, based in our nurturing school. We are seeking individuals who can provide support to our young people, the teachers, the curriculum and the school during the education day. You will be creating a happy, safe and caring environment, which enables our students to learn and communicate with confidence.
About us
Alderwasley Hall School and Sixth Form provides exceptional education for day and residential students aged 5 to 20. We transform the lives of young people with High-Functioning ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), Asperger’s Syndrome, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Developmental Language Disorder. We are also highly experienced in meeting associated diagnoses and needs, such as Selective Mutism, anxieties and phobias. Our goal for every one of our students is to be happy and healthy with a sense of belonging and purpose.
Criteria:-
We are looking for individuals who are:-
• Highly motivated, hardworking and flexible
• Resilient
• Have a deep desire to educate and support young people.
• Basic understanding of SEND children and their needs.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
Desirable:-
• Previous classroom / support experience
• GCSE English & Maths at C or above
• NVQ Level III (Teaching Assistant)
• SEND Understanding and Knowledge
Whilst we value experience working with similar young people or within a
school environment, we equally value the character any applicants with transferrable skills as we have the ability to accommodate a wide variety of expertise and experience within our teams.
In return you we can offer you:-
• Fantastic support from colleagues.
• Paid training and induction including free DBS
• incredible career development opportunities
• An impressive team working approach to education and the priceless reward of knowing that you are making a difference each and every day to the lives of some very unique individuals.
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee Assistant Programme
The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care. We are also committed to safeguarding those in our care – all successful candidates will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to thorough background checks that include online searches.
For more information about the role, please the contact the Recruitment Team on 01629 822586 ext 12103.
This vacancy is open to internal and external candidates across the SENAD Group.
End Date: Sunday 7th September 2025
Interviews:- Monday 15th September 2025
Alderwasley Hall School, Alderwasley, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2SR
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