SEND Teaching and Learning Assistant

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The Governors of Eyam CE Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, empathetic, fun, hardworking and motivated SEND Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team from September 2025.

The post will involve supporting the learning of children with SEND needs both inside and outside the classroom.

We currently have a vacancy for 3 days a week Monday 9.00 - 11.30am and 1.00pm - 3.00pm (4 hours 30 minutes)

Tuesday 9.00am - 11.30am and 1.00pm - 3.00pm (4 hours 30 minutes)

Friday 9.00am - 11.30am and 1.00pm - 3.00pm (4 hours 30 minutes)

(We are also looking for a Midday Supervisor this role could be combined)

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a wide range of knowledge and experience of supporting children’s varied needs.
• Is warm, friendly and aspirational, and is able to develop excellent relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Aims high in all aspects of school life for self and others.
• Has a sense of humour and is fun, fully embracing all aspects of school life.
• It would be desirable to have experience of running interventions in an educational setting, in particular at KS2.

In return, Team Eyam can offer you:

• A happy and bubbly school that puts our children and their families at the centre of everything we do.
• A staff team who are dedicated, experienced and supportive, working together to support every aspect of a child’s learning and development.
• A school that holds the highest expectations for pupils and staff but knows that we achieve this by investing in nurturing and supporting the onward journey of all.

The post involves a flexible inclusive approach: mainly 1:1 to enable high quality teaching and learning.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you are interested, please contact the School Office, asking for Oona Gilbertson the Head or Kay Mason our Senior Business Assistant, on 01433 630840 to arrange an appointment or to discuss the role further.

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.