Learning Support Assistant

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Are you a caring, reliable and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with children?

We are looking to appoint a Relief Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at All Saints' CE Infant and Junior Schools. This is a varied and rewarding role, providing cover supporting pupils both in the classroom and during wider school activities, including breakfast club, lunchtimes and other school provision. You'll play an important part in helping children feel safe, supported and ready to learn. Whether you are looking to build a career in education or gain experience working with children, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and understanding within a supportive school environment.

The successful candidate will:

• Support pupils' learning and wellbeing across the school.
• Supervise and support children during breakfast club and lunchtimes.
• Promote positive behaviour, inclusion and wellbeing.
• Organise activities and encourage positive social interaction.
• Provide basic first aid and respond to minor incidents.
• Assist with preparing and tidying resources and learning environments.
• Support the school's commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

We are looking for someone who is approachable, flexible and enjoys working as part of a team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to children's school experience within a welcoming and supportive school community.

All Saints’ CE Infant and Junior Schools are proud members of Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT).

DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.

DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, completion of a probationary period, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. 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.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

To apply please submit completed applications forms to [email removed] by Sunday 25th October 2026.

We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms.

Find out more about us: https://www.allsaintsfed.derbyshire.sch.uk/

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 26 October 2026

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.