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Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant
- Location
- Melbourne Infant School
- Reference
- JOB/26/02233
- Salary details
- Grade 8 Actual Salary £13,754.88 - £14,667.60 per annum (£29,719 - £31,691 FTE)
- Job term
- Part Time
- Appointment type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- 20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
- Closing Date
- 15 July 2026
The Governors of Melbourne Infant School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and motivated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term basis, starting in September 2026 and working until 31st August 2027.
The successful candidate will work within our new nursery class; working closely with the class teachers to plan and deliver teaching activities and assessments, as well as prepare learning resources. You will also be required to undertake other classroom duties to support the class teacher and be able to work co-operatively within a team.
The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification and have experience of working with pre-school aged children. We are looking for someone with the knowledge to develop the children’s learning, with the confidence and ability to be able to motivate and support the children within the classroom. Our children would love to hear from you if you are friendly, kind and fun!
The working pattern for this role will be Monday – Friday, 8.45am-12.45pm.
We offer you the opportunity:
- to be part of a team of friendly and hardworking staff and Governors
- to work in an Ofsted rating “good” school and a forward thinking, well-resourced learning environment
- to work in a happy environment where all children and staff are encouraged to thrive
In our school everyone is valued and has the support of a dedicated team of staff, parents and governors. If you are interested in becoming a key member of our friendly team, then we would love to hear from you; either by a phone call for an informal chat on 01332 862325 or an email to headteacher@melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk. Visits to the schools are welcomed.
Provisional Interview Date: 21 July 2026
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.