As a Learning Support Worker, you will work alongside teachers and specialist professionals to support students throughout their school day. At Alderwasley Hall School, our Learning Support Workers play a vital role in helping young people with autism, communication needs and associated difficulties to thrive both academically and socially. Whether you already have experience in education or are looking to bring transferable skills from another sector, we would love to hear from you. We currently have both full-time and part-time opportunities available across our school sites. With over 100 Learning Support Assistants working across the school, we recruit throughout the year as new students join us and are always keen to hear from enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who want to make a genuine difference. We are looking for individuals who are:
- Highly motivated, hardworking and flexible.
- Caring, patient and resilient.
- Positive and enthusiastic.
- Passionate about supporting and educating young people.
- Able to work effectively as part of a team.
- In possession of good numeracy and literacy skills.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of SEND and the needs of young people., Previous classroom or learning support experience.
- GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).
- NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
- SEND knowledge and understanding.
No previous school experience? Don’t let that stop you applying. We welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills and relevant life experience, and full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Why Choose Alderwasley Hall?
Alderwasley Hall School and Sixth Form is one of the largest and most respected specialist schools of its kind in the country, with over 30 years of nationally recognised expertise in autism and communication. Located in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside, with excellent links to Derby and Sheffield, we provide exceptional education and support for students aged 5-20 with:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Asperger’s Syndrome
- Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
- Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
- Associated needs including anxiety, selective mutism and phobias
Our specialist teams include Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Mental Health Professionals, creating an environment where both students and staff can flourish. Everything we do is guided by our ethos of “Unconditional Positive Regard and Fulfilment in Life.” We are exceptionally proud of our students, our outcomes and the positive impact we make every day.
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