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Teaching and Learning Assistant

Derbyshire County Council

Job Description

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference to the lives of the children in our school?

We are looking for a motivated, kind, caring teaching assistant to join our fantastic team. As part of the team, you will help to foster a positive and inclusive environment, where all our children feel valued and respected and are supported to reach their full potential.

As a Teaching and Learning Assistant in our school, you will provide individual support to children (including some of our pupils with SEND) as well as working with groups. This exciting role provides the opportunity to work across our whole school- delivering support in class and through interventions.

The role involves accompanying children on trips such as: swimming, Forest School and walks.

A good knowledge of phonics as well as recent experience of working with SEND pupils are desirable for this post.

Working pattern:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

8.45am - 3.30pm

Start Date: January 2025

We will consider applications from candidates who wish to work a lesser number of hours. Please state clearly in your application your preferred working pattern.

If you are keen to make a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged - please phone the school office to arrange an appointment on 01332 841316 or email [email protected] .

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 11 November 2024

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.

Good luck with your application