Teaching & Learning Assistant

Salary details: £ - £

The children, staff and governors of Denby Free CoE VA Primary School are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team, who possesses the following skills and experience: 

• Proven experience in supporting a child with diverse needs, demonstrating adaptability and patience.
• A caring and nurturing approach to our lovely EY children, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to work with small groups of pupils, assisting with the delivery of all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
• Competence in supporting pupils with physical or personal care needs, ensuring that all children feel safe and supported.
• Capability to deliver interventions and support the class teacher within both the classroom and the outdoor environment.
• Experience in undertaking activities that assist in monitoring the personal, social, and emotional needs of pupils.
• A knack for building positive relationships with pupils to enhance their progress and attainment.
• Flexibility to adapt learning to ensure it suits the diverse needs of all pupils.

What the School Offers Its Staff 

Denby Free is a friendly, happy place to work, and we are looking to recruit someone who can fit into our team with a good sense of humour, flexibility, and a willingness to join in with the fun. 

• Work alongside enthusiastic and motivated children and staff, supported by dedicated Senior Leaders and Governors.
• Benefit from the expertise and support of a committed and talented staff team.
• Seize the opportunity to play a vital role in the future development of improving our school, as we strive to become consistently good in all areas.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our youngest learners and believe you can support our vision, we would love to hear from you! 

We would like the successful candidate to start on Thursday 4^th September 2025.

Provisional Interview Date: 17th July 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.