Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant

The Headteacher and Governors are seeking to appoint a flexible, hardworking, friendly and caring SEN Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our committed and supportive team.

Whitwell Primary School is a larger than average sized school in the village of Whitwell on the Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire border, with approximately 250 children on roll. We have a dedicated team of staff who are committed to raising achievement and standards for all groups of children.

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Teaching and Learning Assistant who is an enthusiastic and caring person. This role is to work in KS2, although experience of KS1 is welcomed.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A flexible approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team and to use initiative in dealing with situations effectively.
• Good communication skills.
• Good levels of Literacy and Numeracy.
• Ability to maintain relevant pupil records as required and feedback to the class teacher.
• Ability to prepare equipment and resources for the children under direction of the class teacher.
• A sense of humour, empathy with children of primary school age, a caring personality and confidential nature

The post involves working five mornings plus 30 mins during lunchtimes

(8.35am - 12.05pm and 12.35pm- 1.05pm.)

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with SEND.
• The opportunity to work in a school where children are at the heart of everything we do.
• Supportive parents, carers, and a close-knit community.
• A committed and fully involved governing body.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Mrs Sarah Tomlinson (Headteacher) to find out more about the post or to arrange a visit on 01909 720251

Provisional Interview Date: 28 April 2025

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.