Teaching & Learning Assistant

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching and Learning Assistant to work two afternoons a week in our Early Years Unit and three afternoons a week doing targeted work with two Year 2 children. You will need to be a kind and nurturing person who is able to work as part of our dedicated school. The successful candidate will work 5 afternoons a week during school term time from 12.30pm – 3.30pm.

You will be working as part of the team in our EYFS Unit and will work alongside the teacher and another TLA. When doing the targeted work, it will be planned by the class teacher and our SENDCo to ensure we are meeting the children’s needs and working on their targets. You will then deliver the targeted support.

Experience and Skills we are looking for:

• Someone who can work as part of a team.
• Someone with knowledge of the EYFS curriculum or a willingness to learn.
• Someone who can use their initiative.
• Someone who can work in small groups with a child/ren with SEND.
• Someone who has experience of children with ASD and the need for sensory play.
• Someone who has a Level 3 qualification.
• Someone who is Paediatric first aid trained or is willing to undergo the training.
• Someone who can bring learning to life, making it fun and engaging.
• Someone who can communicate effectively with children, parents, colleagues and outside agencies.

We can offer:

• Supportive governors and Leadership Team.
• A great team of colleagues.
• A lovely school community with parents/carers who work in partnership with us.
• Children who have a love for learning.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A well-resourced and safe learning environment.

Tours of the school and discussions with the headteacher are welcomed. Please ring school on 01773 713429 or email the Suzanne Gardner (the headteacher) headteacher@langleymill-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk to arrange a time or ask any questions.

Provisional Interview Date: 18 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.