Learning Support Assistant

Salary: Scale 1 Point 3 £16,617 actual pa for 5 days per week

Hours: 25 hours per week for 38 weeks per year

You will be working in a forward looking and supportive school with successful and committed staff. Darrick Wood is an oversubscribed and successful 11-18 ten form entry mixed comprehensive academy, housed in modern buildings on an attractive site. The School consistently achieves excellent results and was judged to be ‘good’ in all areas in its OFSTED inspection in May 2024. The School was awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark in 2015 and again in 2018 and 2021. The School provides excellent opportunities for career development and a full support programme for all new staff. All staff have access to sports facilities, and a private employee assistance programme.

Darrick Wood School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected.

Closing Date: As soon as vacancy is filled.

Darrick Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Please see attached the Candidate Pack, with Link to Apply.

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Darrick Wood School

Contract Type: Permanent

Posted: 03/09/2026

Closing date: 03/11/2026

Closing time: 23:59 (GMT)