Teaching and Learning Assistant

Salary details: £ - £

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.

Are you passionate about helping children achieve, belong and thrive? We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching and Learning Assistant to support pupils with SEND, including children with an EHCP, in our warm and welcoming infant school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has high expectations for all children.
• Builds positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Supports the Christian values and ethos of our school.
• Enjoys working as part of a friendly and supportive team.

In return, we offer:

• Happy, enthusiastic children who love learning.
• A caring and inclusive school community.
• Supportive leadership and committed colleagues.
• High-quality professional development opportunities.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day.

For more information about our school, visit our website: www.bakewellinfants.co.uk

Bakewell CE Infant 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 22^nd November 2026. 

We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 23 November 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.

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.