Teaching and Learning Assistant

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The Governors of Melbourne Infant and Nursery School wish to appoint a Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term basis, starting as soon as possible. 

The successful candidate will work within one of our KS1 classes; working closely with the class teachers to plan and deliver teaching activities and assessments, as well as prepare learning resources.  You will also be required to undertake other classroom duties to support the class teachers and be able to work co-operatively within a team. 

We are looking for someone with the confidence and ability to be able to motivate and support the children within the classroom.  Our children would love to hear from you if you are friendly, kind and fun! 

If you: 

• Have experience working with primary school aged children;
• Have a calm and caring nature;
• Hold, or are working towards, a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification; 

We would love to hear from you! 

The working pattern for this role will be 6 hours 30 minutes per week; 8.45am-12 noon Thursdays and Fridays. 

We also have a vacancy for a qualified Teaching Assistant working 7 hours per week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons, until August 2027.  Candidates are very welcome to apply for both positions should they wish; however, applications for one position only are also very welcome.  

We offer you the opportunity:

• to be part of a team of friendly and hardworking staff and Governors
• to work in a forward thinking, well-resourced learning environment
• to work in a happy environment where all children and staff are encouraged to thrive

In our school everyone is valued and has the support of a dedicated team of staff, parents and governors. 

If you are interested in becoming a key member of our friendly team, then we would love to hear from you; either by a phone call for an informal chat on 01332 862325 or an email to headteacher@melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk.

Visits to the schools are welcomed. 

In line with our commitment to Safer Recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education, Melbourne Infant School reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet.  The recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.

Provisional Interview Date: Thursday 22 October 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 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.