Teaching And Learning Assistant

The children, staff and governors of Longford CofE Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistant to join our supportive and friendly team, for five mornings a week.

The position is to support across school, as decided by school improvement needs, but predominantely within our mixed EYFS/KS1 class. 

Whilst the core position is for a Teaching and Learning Assistant, there is the potential for additional hours (to cover teacher CPD/release time) if the applicant also has HLTA status.

We are a small village school and pride ourselves on the strong relationships we have with all children. Our vision is to encourage a love of learning for all children, which we deliver through our diverse curriculum. We celebrate our school values of Respect,  Empathy,  Kindness, Cooperation and Resilience.

The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge, experience and understanding of the primary curriculum and be willing to continuously develop their practice. They will also have strong inclusive values, with a commitment to supporting all pupils.

We are proud to be part of the Embark Federation (Multi-Academy Trust), also promoting their core values of Family, Integrity, Teamwork, and Success.

To Start 15 April 2024.

Interested candidates are welcome to look around the school – please email headteacher, Elise Piper-Hadfield, at headteacher@longford.derbyshire.sch.uk or contact the school office on 01335 330364 to arrange a visit.

Provisional Interview Date: 27 March 2024

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.