Teaching and Learning Assistant

‘Let love and kindness be the motivation behind all that you do’

1 Corinthians 16:14

The Governors are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Teaching Assistant with a high level of professionalism, energy and enthusiasm to join our friendly and hardworking team.

This post is to work as a general teaching assistant in Reception Class to cover a maternity leave.

You should:

• Be patient, kind and able to use your own initiative
• Have a calm manner and a passion and commitment to encouraging and supporting children in being confident independent members of our school community
• Have high expectations of all children
• Have the drive to make a difference
• Be committed to meet the needs of the ‘whole child’
• Be sympathetic with the Christian ethos of our school
• Have the ability to work well with colleagues
• Be committed to our policies on keeping children safe from harm

We will offer you:

• A happy thriving church school environment
• Excellent training opportunities and professional development
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly supportive and experienced team

If you would like a tour of our school and opportunity to discuss this post further, please contact John Clapham, head teacher, on 01246 417243 or email enquiries@standrewscofe.derbyshire.sch.uk.

At St Andrew’s, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all members of our school community to share this commitment.

Provisional Interview Date: 27 June 2025