Teaching and Learning Assistant, Level 2

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We are currently seeking exceptional Teaching and Learning Assistants to join our dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support department. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for someone seeking a new challenge and offers the opportunity to provide real benefit and meaning to our fantastic students. You will be supporting students with their learning in class, contributing to the setting of targets for their development. We currently have a number of positions on a 2-year fixed term contract due to the increasing number of students with EHCPs. 

Belper School is committed to providing a high-quality educational experience which develops in students the aspiration, knowledge, skills and understanding they require to create happy and successful futures for themselves. We summarise this vision in the phrase

 “Create your future. Be who you are and become who you aspire to be.”

At its core, our ethos is built on respect, inclusivity and responsibility, nurturing students to be individuals within a family approach. Central to this ethos is a focus on relationships which demonstrate mutual respect and equality. The school places value on treating each other, and our environment, with care, dignity, and compassion, so that as members of the school and wider community we can make a difference. The ethos is student-centred, empowering people to have confidence to participate and engage. 

We encourage continuous, professional development and run a programme of ongoing training throughout the year including INSET days, with the opportunity to complete additional training.   

This role is 5 days a week 39 weeks per year (term time plus INSET days) 28.75 hours per week, for more details please read the person specification and supporting documents for the post carefully, if the role of Teaching and Learning Assistant within our school appeals then we would like to hear from you. 

The successful candidate will have GCSE English and Maths at 4 (C) grade or above or an equivalent and the ability to manage, motivate and support students as a minimum, training and development will be provided.

Applications can be made using the Support Staff Application on the school website or via the Derbyshire County Council application portal. 

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.