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Teaching and Learning Assistant (SEND) (2 Posts)

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Location
Ripley St. John’s CE Primary School & Nursery
Reference
JOB/25/02642
Salary details
Grade 7 £27,088 - £29,062 per annum
Job term
Part Time
Appointment type
Fixed Term - Due to pupil numbers until the end of August 2027 (with a possibility of extension)
Hours
Post 1- 19 hours and 30 minutes per week, Post 2 - 18 hours and 45 minutes per week, 39 weeks per year
Closing Date
07 September 2025
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The Governors of Ripley St. John’s CE Primary School and Nursery are seeking to appoint two inspirational SEND Teaching and Learning Assistants, supporting our classes within school. We pride ourselves on being a warm and welcoming school, with a true Christian ethos, putting the children at the heart of our decision-making, striving to ensure we are ‘a light for all to see’.

We are a family-feel, two form-entry primary school located in Amber Valley, Derbyshire, with 365 pupils on roll.

We are appointing for:

  • 1 x 19.50 hour post (Grade 7), working with Autism, in KS2.
  • 1 x 18.75 hour post (Grade 7), working with Autism and ADHD, in KS2.

Where necessary the working hours will be negotiated in line with the successful candidate and the specific requirements of the school.

Our new SEND Teaching Assistant will:

  • be caring, approachable and willing to go the extra mile to improve educational outcomes for all children.
  • Build trusting relationships that support emotional regulation and wellbeing
  • be an individual who can effectively contribute to the school life, supporting the vision of the school.
  • Be committed to making a real difference to the lives of young people with special educational needs and their families/carers
  • Be able to offer skills and experience to add to our curriculum
  • demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, equal opportunities and inclusion as well as understanding, awareness and empathy for all.
  • be dedicated to raise standards across the school and have high aspirations for yourself and the whole school community.
  • be a motivator who can encourage both staff and children, fostering a positive and productive school environment.
  • be a role model; demonstrating excellence and innovation in practice.
  • possess boundless energy and have the ability to inspire confidence when making management and organisational decisions.

In return, Ripley St. John’s offers:

  • a welcoming and friendly environment, made up of a hard-working, supportive and experienced team who strive to deliver innovation and excellence for all children.
  • dedicated and supportive governors who share in the school’s vision for success.
  • marvellous children who are passionate about learning and take pride in everything they do.
  • a supportive parent community that shares in the school’s initiatives.
  • extensive opportunities for ongoing professional development, tailored to individual needs.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please telephone the School Office, on 01773 742457, asking for Katie Reaney, our School Business Officer, to arrange an appointment to visit the school.

Provisional Interview Date: 11 September 2025