Teaching and Learning Assistant

The Governors of Melbourne Infant School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term basis, starting in January 2026 and working until 31st August 2025 (or until the child leaves the provision).

The successful candidate will work within one of our KS1 classes and will be working with a child with special educational needs; helping them to develop their learning and work towards their educational targets. The successful candidate will be able to motivate and support children within the classroom, undertake other classroom duties to support the class teacher, and work co-operatively within a team.

The successful candidate will hold, or be working towards, a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification, with experience of working with primary school aged children. Our children would love to hear from you if you are friendly, kind and fun!

The working pattern for this role will be Monday – Wednesday:

• Monday – 8.45am-3.20pm (with a 45 minute lunch break between 12.15-1pm)
• Tuesday – 1pm-3.20pm
• Wednesday – 8.45am-3.20pm (with a 45 minute lunch break between 12.15-1pm)

We offer you the opportunity:

• to be part of a team of friendly and hardworking staff and Governors
• to work in an Ofsted rating “good” school and 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 and 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: 10 December 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.