Teaching and Learning Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 December 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 January 2026 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8124 |
Summary
The governors of Spire Junior School wish to appoint a talented, dynamic and creative Teaching and Learning Assistant to work in the school from January 2026 (or as soon as possible after this date). The successful candidate will join an experienced, happy and supportive team who are committed to ensuring that our children reach their full potential.
Ofsted May 2022 ‘There is a family atmosphere about Spire Junior School. It is a caring school. Pupils enjoy their learning and being with their friends’.
We’re looking for someone who will:
- Engage and motivate pupils.
- Improve the quality of pupils’ learning.
- Work as part of a team to support all children.
- Demonstrate empathy with an appreciation of the needs of pupils.
- Be committed to making a real difference to the lives of young people with special educational needs and their families/carers.
The role will involve:
- Supporting children with their learning.
- Supporting with curriculum subjects.
- The TA may take responsibility for planning or leading regular groups/sessions, agreed between the TA and teacher, and authorised by the headteacher (e.g. spelling groups)
- Supporting children to uphold our behaviour principles
In return we can offer:
- A happy working environment.
- A supportive school where everyone is valued and cared for.
- Opportunities to develop professionally.
- A school dedicated to caring for staff wellbeing.
The postholder will also be required to act as a Play Leader for 30 minutes at lunchtime on a rota basis.
Visits to the school are welcomed and should be arranged by phoning 01246 234546 to make an appointment with the School Business Manager, Mrs Jane Melbourne.
Prospective candidates are also encouraged to view our school website at www.spirejunior.co.uk and to view our Facebook page.
Provisional Interview Date: Friday 23 January 2026