Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant

Belper School and Sixth Form Centre; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is looking for a Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant with experience in ELSA, Lego Therapy, Positive Support, and Nurture Groups. This part-time position requires current employment at the institution. The role focuses on delivering specialized support, working up to 32 hours per week during term time. Salary ranges from £15.40 to £16.43 per hour and includes holiday pay. Applications are for internal candidates only.

Qualifications

• Must have experience delivering ELSA, Lego Therapy, Positive Support, and Nurture Groups.
• Current employment within the organization is required.

Responsibilities

• Support various teaching and learning interventions.
• Assist in positive behavior management strategies.

Skills

Experience delivering ELSA

Experience with Lego Therapy

Experience with Positive Support

Experience with Nurture Group

Job description

Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant with experience of delivering ELSA, Lego Therapy, Positive Support and Nurture Group. at Belper School and Sixth Form Centre

This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at Belper School and Sixth Form Centre. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.

Job Details

• Job Reference #: EDV/2026/BSASFC/67338
• Location: John O'Gaunts Way, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0DAContract Type: Permanent
• Contract Term: Part-Time
• Salary: £15.40 - £16.43 Hourly (salary will include holiday pay and increase by 1 week after 5 years of service)
• Closing Date: 9:00am, 16th Jan 2026
• Start Date: As soon as possible following pre-employment checks
• Positions Available: 1
• Interview Date(s): 19th January 2026

About this Role

We currently have an internal vacancy for an experienced Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant with experience of delivering ELSA, Lego Therapy, Positive Support and Nurture Group. This vacancy is only available to existing members of staff.

Application Process

• Role Type: Permanent, (39 weeks per year, 32 hours per week, term time plus INSET days)
• Start Date: As soon as possible following pre-employment checks.
• Application Closing Date: 16 January 2026 at 9 am
• Interviews: Provisionally scheduled for 19 January 2026

Please read the Recruitment Pack for the post and if you think that you meet the requirements and the post offers the challenge and opportunity you are seeking, we would be delighted to hear from you. Applications can be made via the Apply Now link on My New Term.

You should detail your experience of delivering ELSA, Lego Therapy, Positive Support and Nurture Groups within your application.

Belper School and Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post involves regulated activity, references and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates, successful appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and relevant recruitment checks that comply with guidance in the most recent version of Keeping Children Safe in Education. We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.