Level 2 Teaching and Learning Assistant (2 Posts)

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small and friendly school

Fantastic students

Supportive staff body

CPD and career development

Embark Federation central team support

Job summary

Parkside Community School in the East Midlands is seeking enthusiastic Teaching & Learning Assistants Level 2 to support students with SEND and help deliver a differentiated curriculum under the SEND Manager.

Applicants should have GCSE A-C, strong ICT skills, experience with learners, knowledge of KS3/KS4, and good communication, teamwork and safeguarding practices. The role offers CPD and progression opportunities within a supportive staff body.

Qualifications

• GCSE A-C or equivalent to include EM.
• Good ICT skills and understanding of how data informs learning.
• Experience supporting young learners and managing behaviour.
• Knowledge of KS3/KS4 curriculum and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective support for students with SEND.
• Support delivery of a differentiated curriculum as directed by SEND Manager.
• Maintain student records and feedback to staff as required.
• Work constructively as part of a team and build positive relationships.

Skills

Student support

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Data handling

Inclusion & safeguarding

Coaching

Behaviour management

KS3/KS4 knowledge

Education

GCSE A-C including EM

A-levels

Tools

ICT skills

Job description

Closing date: 31 August 2026

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW

Parkside Community School are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and experienced Teaching & Learning Assistants Level 2, to provide effective support for students with SEND and support the delivery of a differentiated curriculum as directed by the SEND Manager.

• GCSE level of education A-C or equivalent (to include EM) /A levels


• A good level of appropriate ICT skills


• Experience of supporting young learners in an organisational setting


• Experience of working with pupils within an agreed behaviour management policy


• Clear understanding of the Key stage 3 and 4 national curriculum


• Work constructively as part of a team


• Ability to relate well to children and adults


• Good written and spoken communication skills


• Good organisational skills


• Understanding of how data is used at KS3 and KS4


• An understanding of individual learning styles


• Ability to identify potential barriers to learning and engage in strategies to overcome these barriers


• Ability to maintain student records and feedback to relevant staff


• Ability to employ a range of coaching skills including group work


• Knowledge, understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion informed by practical experience and application


• Knowledge, understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students


• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with students

What we offer:

• a small and friendly school


• fantastic students


• an ambitious and supportive staff body


• huge support and progression opportunities


• excellent support from the Embark Federation central team


• excellent ongoing CPD and career development within our school, and across the Embark family of schools


• an impressive range of Embark employee benefits

We actively welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our very special school. In order to arrange this or to have an informal discussion please contact Sarah Russell [e-mail]

Hours of Work Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.05pm

• Wednesday fortnightly CPD meeting 3.05pm to 4.05pm

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 7 September 2026