Learning Support Assistant

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Are you passionate about supporting children and helping them thrive in a nurturing school environment?

Do you LOVE working with children and want to make a real difference in their lives every single day?

The Governors of our happy and successful Federation are looking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic, and caring full time Teaching Assistant to join our team at Brailsford Church of England VC Primary School from November 2025. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced teachers and support staff in a warm and inclusive environment, where the child is truly at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for someone who:

Has a genuine passion for working with children.

Can support learning across the curriculum, both in the classroom and through small group or one-to-one interventions.

Is a team player, keen to collaborate and share best practice.

Has a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude and is willing to go the extra mile to help our children flourish.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive school where your professional development will be encouraged through high-quality training and CPD.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

About Brailsford C of E (VC) Primary School.
Brailsford is part of ACE Derbyshire Trust, located near Ashbourne in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales. Brailsford C of E Primary is a friendly, creative school with a family atmosphere, where we inspire success in all pupils, whatever their strengths. We have high expectations and aspirations for both children and staff, and we believe that anything is possible.

We enjoy strong links with our village church and have an active PTFA. Our Governing Board is highly supportive of the school and its vision.

Safeguarding Statement
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 (DBS) check. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are considered individually in line with our safeguarding policy.

Provisional Interview Date: 22 October 2025.

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.