Learning Support Assistant

Fixed Term Contract: 30th August 2019 to 31st August  2020 - Term Time + INSET days only

This position is dependent on county funding, which is reviewed each year

Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm four days per week, 8.30am - 5.40pm one day per week

Working at Mount St. Mary’s College and Barlborough Hall School in any capacity is a privilege. It is a special community with a proud history and a bright future, where staff and pupils work hard to achieve success and rewards. 

Nestled in beautiful and spacious private grounds in the North East Derbyshire village of Spinkhill, Mount St Mary’s College is an independent Jesuit day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 11-18.  Barlborough Hall School, a leading independent Nursery and Prep School, sits in beautiful tranquil surroundings, an ideal environment where children feel safe and happy.  The staff are a community who are genuine in their commitment to the needs of the students and the School as a whole.  

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who is compassionate, has excellent communication skills and has previous experience of working with young people with additional needs including those on the Autism Spectrum, Educational Behavioural Difficulties, Anxiety and OCD. The successful candidate will specifically support a number of students on Education and Health Care Plans, offering in class, small group and 1 to 1 support, as they start their educational journey at MSM.  The Learning Support Assistant will provide extra specific support for the students in their academic, personal and social development. 

 This role will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering invaluable teaching and learning opportunities for the student and administrative support to the teachers and their parents, under the day to day direction of the class teachers and the leadership of the Head of Learning Development.

In return for your hard work you will benefit from inclusion in a Pension Scheme, Private Healthcare Scheme from Westfield Health, retail discount scheme form Westfield Rewards, free parking and free meal provided while on duty.

The School values diversity and strives to promote equality at all levels, including its employees, students.  Applications are welcome from all sections of the Community.  

Closing date:  Sunday 4th August 2019 

Proposed interview date: Wednesday 14th August 2019

For further details and to download an application form, please visit our website via the Apply link.  CVs will not be accepted.  Completed applications should be returned by the closing date to hr@msmcollege.com

Please note if you do not hear within four weeks of the closing date, you can assume you have been unsuccessful. All correspondence will be sent via email. 

Mount St Mary’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.