Teaching and Learning Assistant

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The Village Federation are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant who will be deployed at Kirk

Ireton CofE Primary School, Main Street. Kirk Ireton, DE6 3LD. 

At Kirk Ireton CofE Primary School we nurture children so that they can learn, achieve and grow together as a family by providing meaningful learning experiences and opportunities. We are very proud of our wonderful village school, and we work hard as a team to ensure everyone is happy and achieving their full potential. 

The successful candidate will be able to work with children across the primary age-range. We welcome applications from any career background. 

We are looking for a passionate, committed and flexible team member starting on or as soon after the 23^{rd of} October 2025, working for 2 mornings and 1 full day per week, Monday to Wednesday. This will be a temporary contract until 31^st August 2026. We are willing to consider applicants who would want less than the 12 hours offered, or who would be seeking a different pattern for the 12 hours between Mondays and Wednesday.

The Village Federation offers an excellent working environment where talent is nurtured, work-life balance is valued, and everyone is determined to create a happy and successful environment for children and adults alike. To learn more about our vision for everyone involved in school, please visit:

https://www.thevillagefederation.co.uk/vision 

Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 13 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.