Teaching and Learning Assistant

The children, staff and governors at Dronfield Infant School are looking to appoint an experienced, considerate, hardworking, motivated and enthusiastic SEND Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our dedicated team from January 2026.

The post involves supporting the learning of SEND pupils in KS1 and EYFS both inside and outside the classroom.

The working pattern for this position is 8.30 am – 3.30pm Monday to Thursday.

We are looking for someone who…:

• Has experience of working with children inKS1 and EYFS..
• Has a secure knowledge and experience of working with children with various needs including SEMH, ASD, and ADHD.
• Is warm, friendly and understanding, and is able to form excellent relationships with children, families and staff members.
• Has high expectations of all aspects of school life for others and for themselves.
• Has experience of running interventions in a school setting.
• Has a strong and unwavering commitment to safeguarding children.
• Has a sense of humour and fully supports all aspects of school life.

Are you looking for…:

• A happy and popular school that puts the children at the heart of all that we do?
• A school where all staff work together and support each other to ensure they deliver excellence for every child in all aspects of their learning and development?
• A school that places safeguarding at the centre of everything that we do?
• A school that values and nurtures children’s and staff wellbeing?

….if the answer to this set of question is yes; this could be the school and job for you!

We look forward to receiving your application!

Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact the school on 01246 412302 to arrange a visit.

Provisional Interview Date: 9 January 2026

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.