Empowering KS2 & SEND Teaching Assistant

Redhill Academy Trust; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Benefits platform

Job summary

Arkwright Primary School, part of Redhill Academy Trust in Chesterfield, is seeking a Teaching and Learning Assistant to support Key Stage 2 and SEND pupils. The role is 26 hours per week, permanent, term-time only, with working hours Monday-Thursday 8:45am - 1:45pm; Friday 8:45am - 3:30pm, commencing January 2027.

You will work closely with teachers, monitor pupils during breaks, deliver interventions, and help create an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching and Learning Qualification or equivalent is required.
• Level 2 English and Maths qualification or equivalent is required.
• Experience supporting children with SEND is essential.
• Paediatric First Aid training is preferred.
• Knowledge of behaviour support strategies and early intervention approaches is desirable.
• Experience delivering interventions to individuals and small groups.

Responsibilities

• Primarily support KS2 teaching and learning and SEND pupils.
• Monitor and support children during break and lunch times.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan and deliver interventions.
• Promote positive behaviour and an inclusive school culture.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Skills

Experience supporting SEND pupils

Relationship building with pupils/care

Teamwork and initiative

Education

Level 3 Teaching and Learning Qualification or equivalent

Level 2 Qualification in English and Mathematics or equivalent

Job description

Arkwright Primary School, part of Redhill Academy Trust in Chesterfield, is seeking a Teaching and Learning Assistant to support Key Stage 2 and SEND pupils. The role is 26 hours per week, permanent, term-time only, with working hours Monday-Thursday 8:45am - 1:45pm; Friday 8:45am - 3:30pm, commencing January 2027.

You will work closely with teachers, monitor pupils during breaks, deliver interventions, and help create an inclusive learning environment.