Location
Ripley St Thomas CE Academy, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RS (1767 on roll)
Tel: 01524 64496
School website: www.ripleystthomas.com
Summary
Ripley St Thomas CE Academy, Lancaster, require a Teaching and Learning Support Worker to. provide dedicated 1:1 for a secondary aged pupil with a strong Deaf identity by supporting communication and learning using British Sign Language (BSL) throughout the day. The role is to create a rich language environment with full access to the curriculum, promoting independence and ensuring additional needs including Sensory Processing differences and possible Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD/internalised PDA) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) arent barriers to achievement.
The contract of employment for the successful candidate will be fixed term in nature and linked specifically to a pupil within school. In the event the pupil leaves school, the contract of employment would automatically come to an end with a 4 week notice period.
Please see the Applicant Information Pack for full details or visit www.ripleystthomas.com/vacancies.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
To apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached or which can be downloaded from www.ripleystthomas.com/vacancies. CVs are not accepted.
Along with the completed application form, applicants should write a letter addressed to Ms Barnes and Mrs Best, Co-Headteachers, outlining how their experience fits them for the role.
Deadline for receipt of applications: 12 noon on Monday 29 June 2026
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
