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Teaching and Learning Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 20 March 2026
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 18 April 2026
Location: UK
Remote working: On-site only
Company: East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 9130

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Summary

Schools and Academies Closing date: 15 April 2026

The Governors of Melbourne Infant School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and motivated Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our team.

The successful candidate will work within one of our EYFS classes and will be working with a child with special educational needs; helping them to develop their learning and work towards their educational targets; supporting the EYFS unit and working collaboratively within a friendly and supportive team. It would be preferable if candidates have had some experience of working with children with special educational needs.

Above all, we are looking for someone with a caring nature who will be able to implement a range of strategies following a provision plan, to ensure the child’s personal, social and emotional learning needs are met.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification, and have experience of working with primary school aged children.

Our children would love to hear from you if you are friendly, kind and fun!

The working pattern for this role will be Monday to Thursday:

  • Monday – 10.30am - 3.00pm (with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break between 12 Noon -1.00pm)
  • Tuesday and Thursday – 1.30pm-3.00pm
  • Wednesday – 10.00am - 3.00pm (with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break between 12 Noon - 1.00pm)

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 an informal chat on 01332 862325 or an email to headteacher@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.

Provisional Interview Date: Thursday 23 April 2026

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