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Teaching and Learning Assistant
- Location
- St Giles CE Primary School, Matlock
- Reference
- JOB/25/03218
- Salary details
- Grade 7 Actual Salary £9,403.44 - £10,088.76 per annum (£27,088 - £29,062 FTE)
- Job term
- Part Time
- Appointment type
- Fixed Term - Due to pupil numbers until the end of August 2026
- Hours
- 15 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
- Closing Date
- 02 November 2025
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.
Join Our Wonderful School!
Teaching and Learning Assistant – St Giles CE Primary and Nursery School, Matlock
Hours of work: 11.45am - 2.45pm Monday to Friday
Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Do you thrive in a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is celebrated and supported? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
St Giles CE Primary and Nursery School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our team, working to support our nursery pupils over lunchtime and supporting pupils with SEND in the afternoon. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a school that places children at the heart of everything we do.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about supporting young learners and helping them thrive.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Embraces and supports the Christian ethos of our school.
- Is proactive, positive, and eager to contribute to the wider life of our school community.
- Has high expectations for all children
- Able to build strong, positive relationships with parents and carers.
What We Offer:
- Wonderful children who are enthusiastic, curious, and love coming to school.
- A warm, welcoming environment where every member of staff is valued.
- Ongoing professional development to help you grow and succeed.
- A supportive leadership team dedicated to your wellbeing and success.
- Committed colleagues who work collaboratively to drive school improvement.
- Engaged governors, parents, and parish community who actively support our school.
- A strong Christian ethos that fosters kindness, respect, and inclusion.
Come and be part of a school where your contribution truly matters and where you’ll be supported every step of the way.
Find out more about us: https://www.stgilesceprimarymatlock.co.uk/
St Giles CE Primary and Nursery School are proud members of Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT).
DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.
DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, completion of a probationary period, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. 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.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
To apply please submit completed applications forms to recruitment@matlockanddales.derbyshire.sch.uk by Sunday 2nd November 2025.
We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms.
Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 3 November 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.
Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.