Lower Junior Teaching & Learning Assistant – Supportive

Ladywood Primary School; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladywood Primary School in Ilkeston seeks a dedicated Lower Junior Teaching and Learning Assistant on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027 to support children's learning and wellbeing. The successful candidate will work within a happy, inclusive environment as part of our Embark Federation trust.

You will collaborate with staff, demonstrate initiative, and support pupils with varying needs, including complex emotional and behavioural challenges.

Qualifications

• Loves working with children and puts their well-being first.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Motivated to achieve the very best for the children in our care.
• Takes their own initiative to assess and evaluate pupils’ needs.
• Is ready to learn and grow with us as a school.
• Has experience of working with complex children with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Models and promotes positive values, attitudes and behaviour.

Skills

Child engagement

Team collaboration

Initiative

Behaviour support

Wellbeing focus

Job description

Ladywood Primary School in Ilkeston seeks a dedicated Lower Junior Teaching and Learning Assistant on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027 to support children's learning and wellbeing. The successful candidate will work within a happy, inclusive environment as part of our Embark Federation trust.

You will collaborate with staff, demonstrate initiative, and support pupils with varying needs, including complex emotional and behavioural challenges.