KS2 Teaching and Learning Assistant

Overview

Dronfield Junior School is a happy, inclusive school at the heart of our community which works in collaboration with the Partnership of Dronfield Schools (PODS). We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic, hard-working and inspiring Key Stage 2 Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our friendly school, from January 2025.

The appointment is for a full time Key Stage 2 Teaching and Learning Assistant from January 2025 - 31st August 2025.

We are looking for a Teaching and Learning Assistant to work 30 hours per week per annum. The post will be a mixture of General and SEND 1:1 support as decided by the Year Group Team Leader, Headteacher, SENDCO and/or Deputy Headteacher.

We are looking for a willing, cheerful personality who has patience and is eager. Any previous experience of working in schools with children, and knowledge or experience of working with children and those with additional needs is a distinct advantage. In addition, the role will require the person to cover at break times and 30 minutes at lunch time as well as during lesson time.

The post holder must carry out her responsibilities within the guidelines of the Derbyshire County Council agreed framework and the Education Act 2002, with particular regard to the regulations made under sections 133 and the statutory responsibilities of the Governing Body of the school.

As a school, we are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will carry out online checks as part of our short-listing process.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by appointment. Please call the school office on 01246 413145 to arrange a time which is convenient, we will do our best to accommodate you, wherever possible!

Personal attributes

We are looking for a Key Stage 2 Teaching and Learning Assistant who:

Has excellent communication skills and is passionate about supporting children’s learning and their emotional wellbeing;
Has a willingness to learn and improve;
Works well as a team; cares passionately about children and is committed to supporting them to reach their potential,
Has high expectations of children’s behaviour;
Has excellent interpersonal skills to be able to build on, and maintain, strong relationships with staff, pupils, parents, Governors and the wider community, and wishes to participate fully in the life of the school;

We can offer you:

Friendly, enthusiastic and motivated pupils who are eager to learn;
Supportive colleagues and a happy school community who work closely with parents and Governors;
A friendly staff team who work closely together to provide an engaging learning environment for all pupils.

Salary

Grade 7

Location

Dronfield Junior School
School Lane
Dronfield
Derbyshire
S18 1RY

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Deadline for applications is Sunday 26th January 2025.

Please apply via Derbyshire County Council website using this link Teaching and Learning Assistant

Job reference: JOB/25/00171