Learning Support Assistant (Temporary)
UTC Derby Pride Park
Derby
- £28,537 - £30,702 per year
- New
- Salary:
- This is the actual salary for 43 weeks
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- 01 September 2026
- Apply by:
- 12 April 2026
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our team, primarily to support a student who has an EHCP. In addition, you will work as part of the team working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, SENCO and Learning Managers providing support for students, teachers and the UTC in order to raise standards of achievement for all our students working with small groups of students or in classrooms across the UTC.
You will assist with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes to encourage students to become independent learners, providing support for their welfare and to support the inclusion of students in all aspects of UTC life. In addition, you will supervise classes across the curriculum where there are planned and unplanned absences of staff members, ensuring that students are engaged in pre-set work and you will manage student behaviour to ensure a safe learning environment.
You will be a skilled practitioner who has knowledge and experience of working within the SEND / Inclusion area. A Level 3 qualification within this field is essential and a HLTA qualification desirable. In addition, a Level 2 qualification in Safeguarding is desirable.
To apply, please fill in the UTC Application form attached to this vacancy and return to hr@utcsheffield.org.uk
Or alternatively, please visit the UTC Derby Pride Park website Vacancies - UTC Derby Pride Park
Please note CVs will not be accepted for this vacancy.
Attached documents
- Job Description194.91KB
- UTC Derby Pride Park Learning Support Assistant (Temporary) advert - September 2026.pdf123.51KB
- Candidate Welcome Pack January 2026.pdf5.63MB
- Appendix-A-Equal-Opportunities-Monitoring-Form January 2024.docx771.15KB
- Appendix-B-School-Criminal-Records-Check-Declaration-Form January 2024.docx769.56KB
- Other document110.04KB
- Inspection report159.65KB
About UTC Derby Pride Park
UTC Derby Pride Park opened in December 2019 and provides a new and dynamic education. It opened within The Sheffield UTC Academy Trust, which has a wealth of experience with two UTCs in Sheffield both graded Ofsted Good. UTC Derby Pride Park has benefited significantly from joining our successful Trust and was recently judged Good by Ofsted in December 2023.
As a Trust we aim to deliver an outstanding educational experience grounded in real, relevant workplace practice. Partnerships with world-class companies, schools, colleges and universities give our students a unique start to their future careers. We provide training today for the jobs of tomorrow. Our cutting edge facilities and engagement with employers’ / university partners provides an exciting environment in which to teach and develop professionally. Our Trust destinations are testament to our success with students progressing to Russell Group Universities, including Cambridge, and securing higher level apprenticeships and employment at companies such as Boeing, Toyota, Bauer Media, BP and The Royal Navy.
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