Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 December 2025 |
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 8JE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | a25e6a04-c749-401d-abec-c430cb55dad5 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of Melbourne Infant School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term basis, starting in January 2026 and working until 31stAugust 2026 (or until the child leaves the provision).
The successful candidate will work within one of our KS1 classes and will be working with a child with special educational needs; helping them to develop their learning and work towards their educational targets. The successful candidate will be able to motivate and support children within the classroom, undertake other classroom duties to support the class teacher, and work co-operatively within a team.
What the school offers its staff
We offer you the opportunity:
• to be part of a team of friendly and hardworking staff and Governors
• to work in an Ofsted rating “good” school and a forward thinking, well-resourced learning environment
• to work in a happy environment where all children and staff are encouraged to thrive
In our school everyone is valued and has the support of a dedicated team of staff, parents and governors. If you are interested in becoming a key member of our friendly team, then we would love to hear from you; either by a phone call for and informal chat on 01332 862325 or an email toheadteacher@melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk. Visits to the schools are welcomed.
In line with our commitment to Safer Recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education, Melbourne Infant School reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet. The recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The Governors of Melbourne Infant School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term basis, starting in January 2026 and working until 31stAugust 2026 (or until the child leaves the provision).
The successful candidate will work within one of our KS1 classes and will be working with a child with special educational needs; helping them to develop their learning and work towards their educational targets. The successful candidate will be able to motivate and support children within the classroom, undertake other classroom duties to support the class teacher, and work co-operatively within a team.
What the school offers its staff
We offer you the opportunity:
• to be part of a team of friendly and hardworking staff and Governors
• to work in an Ofsted rating “good” school and a forward thinking, well-resourced learning environment
• to work in a happy environment where all children and staff are encouraged to thrive
In our school everyone is valued and has the support of a dedicated team of staff, parents and governors. If you are interested in becoming a key member of our friendly team, then we would love to hear from you; either by a phone call for and informal chat on 01332 862325 or an email toheadteacher@melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk. Visits to the schools are welcomed.
In line with our commitment to Safer Recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education, Melbourne Infant School reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet. The recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.