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Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant - Positive Play Worker
- Location
- Ashgate Croft School, Chesterfield
- Reference
- JOB/26/01688
- Salary details
- Grade 8 Actual Salary £14,875.31 - £15,862.35 per annum
- Job term
- Part Time
- Appointment type
- Permanent
- Hours
- 22.2 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
- Closing Date
- 07 June 2026
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We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and highly motivated Positive Play Worker to support pupils’ emotional wellbeing, social development and engagement with learning across our lower and upper school departments.
The successful candidate will deliver structured play-based interventions, support positive behaviour and relationships, and work closely with teaching staff to create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment.
Please see the job description and person specification for full details.
This is an opportunity to pursue a career in an outward facing special school. You will be well supported in your work, and you will be encouraged to develop professionally.
Hours of work are: Monday and Tuesday 8.30am - 3.40pm, Wednesday 8.30am - 3.50pm).
To apply for the vacancy please follow the link below:
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.