Learning Support Assistant


Company:	East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Schools and Academies

Closing date: 18 October 2026

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.

New Mills School is a thriving and ambitious 11–16 community school in the High Peak, close to the stunning Peak District National Park, yet within easy reach of Stockport, Cheshire and Manchester.

New Mills School is a warm and welcoming place with high expectations, a strong sense of community and a genuine commitment to ensuring that every student can succeed and belong. Our values -

Think Big, Do the Right Thing and Team Spirit - underpin everything we do, alongside our simple message to students:

Be here, learn well, belong.

We are looking to appoint two dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants. Working under the guidance of the SENDCO and teaching staff, you will provide individual and small-group support to students. You will help students access the curriculum, develop confidence and independence, and achieve their educational outcomes.

We are looking for candidates that have experience of working with young people, are patient, adaptable and committed to supporting our students. The ability to communicate effectively, work as part of a team, assist students to engage, remain calm, promote positive behaviour and work collaboratively with teachers, parents and external professionals is essential.

The working hours are 30 hours per week, term time only. The role is temporary until 31 August 2027.

Application packs can be obtained from, and should be returned to Pete Eckersley, Office Manager, New Mills School, Church Lane, New Mills High Peak, SK22 4NR, or via email to

jobs@newmillsschool.co.uk or from the school website

www.newmillsschool.co.uk.

Informal visits to the School are welcomed; to make arrangements or for further details about this vacancy please contact Pete Eckersley, on 01663 423125, or via email

jobs@newmillsschool.co.uk.

New Mills School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

New Mills School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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