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Teaching and Learning Assistant
- Location
- Belmont Primary School, Swadlincote
- Reference
- JOB/26/02288
- Salary details
- Grade 7 Actual Salary £10,449.60 - £11,211.12 per annum (£27,088 - £29,062 per annum FTE)
- Job term
- Part Time
- Appointment type
- Fixed Term - Due to short term peak in demand to end December 2026
- Hours
- 16 hours 40 minutes per week, 39 weeks per year (includes INSET Days)
- Closing Date
- 22 July 2026
As a Teaching and Learning Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the development of pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and those who are disadvantaged.
These positions will initially be fixed term from September 2026 to December 2026, with the intention of extending beyond this. A job description and personal specification outlines the scope of the role. These are written in line with the Support for Teaching and Learning Job Family document as produced by Derbyshire County Council.
We require someone who enjoys working with children and is committed to supporting inclusion. The successful candidate must have a positive outlook, good communication and organisational skills and the ability to work on their own and as part of a team.
The role will involve working with closely with staff, families, SENCO, SLT and external partners. It is essential that the candidate has a secure knowledge of children’s learning and development.
There will be a number of grade 7 positions which will involve, under the direction of the class teacher, supporting children 1:1. Positions may be across school and subject to change as the needs of the children evolve.
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8.50am – 12.10pm
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.