Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant

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The Headteacher and Governors of Creswell Infant School are looking to appoint a caring and enthusiastic Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our school.  

The successful candidate will be passionate, proactive and committed to the wellbeing, safety and educational development of our children in school. 

This is a Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant role, and the successful candidate will join our Nursery/EYFS team. 

The ideal candidate will join us in January 26. 

We can offer you:    

• Amazing children who love to learn and are happy in school.   
• A supportive, honest and open leadership team.    
• A dedicated and friendly teaching team, committed to school improvement.    

The role of a Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant is varied, and includes: 

• Supporting the Headteacher, and Class Teacher/Room Leader, across a range activities, which promote the learning and development of children.
• Supporting the class teacher/room leader to enable high quality teaching and learning.
• To help and provide learning support, with children who need specific support to overcome learning barriers.
• Act as a key worker, specifically supporting a small group of children, assessing their educational and emotional progress.    Building relationships with parents, developing trust.   

Please refer the job description for further information.  

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 20 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.