Early Years & KS1 Teaching Assistant

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Learning Support Assistant to work in Early Years and Key Stage 1. The role focuses on supporting children’s learning and promoting inclusion.

The successful candidate will be patient, resilient, organised, flexible, and capable of adapting to change, with a positive outlook and a commitment to high standards of pupil support.

Qualifications

• You must be patient, resil*ient, organised, flexible, able to adapt to change and have a positive outlook.
• Understanding of how children learn in Early Years and Key Stage 1.
• Good understanding of inclusion and supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs.

Job description

Closing date: 02 November 2026

The pupils, staff and governors of St Mary's Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced learning support assistant to work in Early Years and Key Stage 1.

We are looking for people who have an understanding of how children learn in Early Years and Key Stage 1 and someone who has a good understanding of inclusion and supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs.

You must be patient, resiliant, organised, flexible, able to adapt to change and have a positive outlook.

Provisional Interview Date: 4 November 2026