KS4 Learning Support Assistant

Grade:  H4 rising H5

Required May 2026 or earlier

34 hours/week Term Time Only plus 5 INSET Days

Dacorum Education Support Centre is a vibrant and unique Pupil Referral Unit based on 2 sites in Hemel Hempstead working with learners across our 9 Dacorum secondary schools and 60 primary schools.  We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join our friendly and supportive team of dedicated professionals.  This post will support learners by providing in-class support to focus on learning and behavior and helping the team to promote the importance of reading and literacy across the Centre

Do you have:

Experience of and a passion for working in a unique educational environment?

·         The ability to form excellent professional relationships with learners, staff, parents and all stakeholders?

·         Good literacy and numeracy skills?

·         Excellent communication skills?

·         Excellent administrative skills?

Are you able to:

·         Be an effective team player?

·         Use your own initiative?

·         Be adaptable?

Hours of Work:

The normal hours of work will be 34 hours per week and typically the working pattern will be similarly to below:

 Monday 8:30-3:30

Tuesday 8:30-3:30

Wednesday 8:30-5:00

Thursday 8:30-3:30

Friday 8:30-3:30

Probationary Period:

New employees to the Centre will be required to satisfactorily complete a six month probationary period of service.

DESC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced checks carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service