SEN Teaching and Learning Assistant

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching and Learning Assistant to work one to one with a child with an EHCP in Year 2. 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 days a week during school term time from 8.45am – 3.15pm You will be working as part of the team in Year 2 and will work alongside the teacher and our SENDCo to ensure we are meeting the child’s needs and working on their targets.

Experience and Skills we are looking for:

• Someone who can work as part of a team.
• Someone who can use their initiative.
• Someone who can work 1:1 or 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 experience of communication aids e.g. Makaton, sign language or has a willingness to learn these.
• Someone who is patient and understanding of a child’s needs.
• Someone who can bring learning to life, making it fun and engaging.
• Someone who can communicate effectively with the child, 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, including a sensory room. 

Tours of the school and discussions with the headteacher are welcomed. Please ring school on 01773 713429 or email the headteacher Mrs Suzanne Gardner headteacher@langleymill-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk with any questions.

Provisional Interview Date: Thursday 8 October 2026