Derbyshire County Council
Job title:
Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant
Company
Derbyshire County Council
Job description
LocationGrange Primary School, Long EatonReferenceJOB/25/00850Salary detailsGrade 8 Actual Salary £19,993.44 – £21,320.28 per annum (£28,797 – £30,708 FTE)Job termPart Time and Full Time hours availableAppointment typeFixed Term – Pending restructure until 31 August 2026Hours30 hours per week, 39 weeks per yearClosing Date20 April 2025The Governors and the school team at Grange Primary School in Long Eaton, are looking for an enthusiastic and caring individual to join our happy and forward-thinking team from June 2025.Grange Primary School is a good school where ‘The school’s motto of ‘Living, learning, laughing’ is not just part of the school’s uniform. It is what drives staff to make sure that pupils achieve well and enjoy their childhoods. Parents and carers value the school’s family-centred feel’.An exciting opportunity has arisen to expand our SEN support in Early Years . The role will include leading 1:1 interventions and some small group interventions with children across the key stage. You will be proactive in planning experiences that support individual pupils to achieve their next milestones in development.We are looking to appoint a confident and experienced SEND teaching assistant who has experience of working with autistic children with complex communication and interaction needs. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the SENCO.We are looking for somebody who:-
- Has a passion for providing the best learning opportunity for every child, igniting curiosity and developing independence.
- Loves working with children and is committed to lifelong learning and self-improvement.
- Has had experience of delivering intervention groups and is confident to deliver speech and language programs.
- Is a team player and can manage their own timetable.
We can offer you:
- a welcoming and supportive atmosphere in which to work with a well-resourced base – our ‘Rainbow room’.
- happy children who are willing and eager to learn
- enthusiastic, positive and hard-working colleagues
- supportive and committed SEN lead and headteacher
- positive parents who value the school
- opportunities for professional development
Visits to the school are encouraged prior to the application deadline. Please ring 0115 9734956 if you would like to arrange a visit.Provisional Interview Date: 28 April 2025Due 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.Related informationPlease read any attached documents before applying for this jobFile size: 96.07 KBFile size: 92.97 KBWe’re a disability confident employerWe warmly encourage applications from disabled people. If online applications are not suitable for you, there are to apply. If you need advice or support with your application, or need the recruitment documents in another format such as audio, easy read, or braille, our is here to help you and can be contacted on 01629 532440Equality and diversityWe recognise the importance of having a workforce which reflects the people of Derbyshire. We believe this is important because recognising and valuing diversity helps us to deliver services that reflect the needs of everyone in our county. We’re committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone fairly who works or wishes to work for us.Advertise your jobs with usDerbyshire County Council advertise jobs on behalf of other organisations, to help reach a wider audience.If you are an organisation interested in advertising with us, please contact our traded recruitment team on 01629 535117 option 1 or by emailing to find out more.Need to contact us?If you have any queries about Derbyshire County Council vacancies, contact our Recruitment Team on 01629 535118 option 2.If you are applying for a position in a school and need assistance please contact Traded Recruitment on 01629 535117 option 1.You can e mail both teams at If you require more information about a vacancy based in a school please contact the school directly.To keep updated on DCC careers and recruitment news follow us on social media
Expected salary
Location
Long Eaton, Derbyshire
Job date
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:39:40 GMT
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