Teaching and Learning Assistant

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The Governors at Doveridge Primary School are looking for a motivated and caring individual who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development. The ideal candidate will be a reliable team player with good communication skills, patience and a positive attitude. You should be confident working with children of varying abilities, including those with additional needs and able to support both individual pupils and small groups. A flexible and organised approach is essential, along with a genuine commitment to helping create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment. 

This post will include a combination of the Teaching and Learning Assistant role, with the additional inclusion of Morning Club and After School Club commitments as part of the 32.5 hour a week post. You should:

• Be patient, kind and able to use your own initiative
• Have a calm manner and a passion and commitment to encouraging and supporting children in being confident independent members of our school community
• Have high expectations of all children
• Have the drive to make a difference
• Be committed to meet the needs of the ‘whole child’
• Have the ability to work well with colleagues
• Be committed to our policies on keeping children safe from harm

We will offer you:

• The opportunity to work alongside a highly supportive and experienced team
• Excellent training opportunities and professional development

If you would like a tour of our school and opportunity to discuss this post further, please contact the head teacher, on 01889563346 or email info@doveridge.derbyshire.sch.uk.

At Doveridge Primary, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  We expect all members of our school community to share this commitment.

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.