Key Role Information

Salary
£20,165.32 - £21,635.45
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
03/11/2026 17:00
Interview
10 November 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Derbyshire | SCP8 - SCP11
Department
Educational Support
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1
Hours per week
31.00
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our school community and help us continue to lay Foundations for the Future.

At the heart of our school are the values of Ambition, Wellbeing, and Belonging. We believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued, inspired, and empowered to achieve their full potential.


Our mission is to ensure our children are ready for the modern world — and for what that world may become. The successful candidate will provide targeted support for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), and support teaching and learning across the school. You will work closely with teachers and staff to create an inclusive environment where all pupils can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.


We are looking for someone who:

 Has a passion for supporting children to succeed

 Believes in inclusive education and high expectations for every child

 Can build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues

 Understands the importance of wellbeing for both children and staff

 Will contribute positively to our strong sense of community and belonging

 Isadaptable, proactive, and committed to helping children prepare for the future In return, we offer:

 A welcoming and supportive team

 A strong culture of collaboration and professional development

 Opportunities to make a real difference to children’s lives

 A school community driven by ambition, wellbeing, and belonging


If you are passionate about helping children grow in confidence, independence, and achievement, and want to be part of a school determined to lay Foundations for the Future, we would love to hear from you. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references

Benefits

Westfield Health Scheme

Skills

CPD / Training

Understanding of First Aid procedures.

Experience

Have experience of working with children (either paid or unpaid capacity), preferably in an education setting essential
o Experience planning and delivering learning activitiesessential
• Experience of assessment strategies essential

Personal Attributes

Ability to manage the behaviour of pupils to promote and maintain order and a calm working environment for pupils essential
Ability to motivate pupils, and how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needsessential
Ability to work at own initiative and as part of a team essential
Ability to work in a flexible and responsive way with tact, discretion and confidentiality essential
Ability to relate well to children and adults essential
• Knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning strategies essential
• Awareness of the importance of working in partnership & confidentiality linked to home/pupil/teachers/schoolwork essential
o Understanding of principles of child development and learning process essential
o Excellent verbal communication skills essential
o Active listening skills essential
o The ability to remain calm in stressful situations essential
o Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learningessential
Good literacy and numeracy skillsessential
Knowledge and understanding of the KS curriculum and its application essential
Understand pupils’ progression of knowledge and skills in the relevant KS setting (s)

Qualifications

Have Maths and English qualifications equivalent to GCSE A-C or 4-9 essential
Have experience of working with children (either paid or unpaid capacity), preferably in an education setting essential
Demonstrate the capability to meet the professional standards for teaching assistantsessential
Have attended CPD and training relevant to the post e.g. Behaviour Management and Child Protection
Specific SEND related training courses
Teaching Assistant qualification.

Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School

Katie Dennis

BMIAdmin@learnerstrust.org

Manor Road
Brimington Common
Chesterfield
S43 1NT

Safeguarding Information

Learners' Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Learners' Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.