Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant (SEND)

Salary details: £ - £

We are looking to appoint a Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our team at Unstone Schools Federation. This would be based at Unstone St Mary’s Nursery & Infant School initially. 

Being a dynamic and creative practitioner with high expectations and a proven record of raising attainment is essential.  

In addition, we are looking for someone who: 

• Has strong behaviour management skills and high expectations of children and young people with a commitment to help them fulfil their potential.
• Demonstrates a commitment to collaborative and cooperative working with colleagues
• Is flexible and adaptable
• Is dedicated and committed to providing the best education for all children
• Create, implement and evaluate programmes of work for children with specific needs. 

We can offer: 

• An experienced, friendly and supportive team who are committed to learning.
• Well behaved children who enjoy being at school.
• An inclusive school that embraces the wider curriculum
• Personal development opportunities and the commitment to professional development. 

If you feel that you can make a significant contribution to our team, then we would like to hear from you. 

Visits to the school are actively encouraged. 

Please contact the headteacher Rachael Fowlds for further information on 01246 412096 or email: info@unstone-st-marys.derbyshire.sch.uk

Provisional Interview Date: Friday 19 September 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.