Teaching and Learning Assistant

Redhill Academy Trust; Bolsover; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Benefits platform

Job summary

Redhill Academy Trust seeks a compassionate Teaching & Learning Assistant for Duckmanton Primary School in Derbyshire. The role is 15 hours per week, part-time, maternity cover, term-time only, starting 2nd November 2026. You’ll support pupils with additional learning needs under the direction of school leaders.

The ideal candidate is empathetic, flexible and capable of inspiring students and colleagues while upholding child safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and committed to helping learners thrive.
• Resourceful, empathetic, flexible and forward-thinking in classroom support.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the guidance of the Headteacher, SENCO and class teachers.
• Support teachers in delivering lessons and managing classroom activity.
• Promote safeguarding and welfare of children in all classroom activities.

Skills

Compassionate

Committed

Passionate

Resourceful

Empathetic

Flexible

Inspirational

Forward thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Teaching and Learning Assistant

Reference: SEP20262308

Expiry date: 11:00, Mon, 12th Oct 2026

Location: Derbyshire

Benefits:

• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits platform

Teaching & Learning Assistant - Duckmanton Primary School

Redhill Academy Trust Pay Scale, Band 7, Scale Points 32 - 36

15 hours per week - Part time, Maternity cover, Term time only

Required from 2nd November 2026

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of young people with additional learning needs?

About you…

This rewarding opportunity is for someone who is compassionate, committed and passionate about helping young people thrive both academically and personally.

We are looking for a Teaching & Learning Assistant to join our inclusive primary school and play a key role in the classroom.

The successful candidate will be resourceful, empathetic, flexible, inspirational and forward thinking.

You will have highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, be able to inspire and motivate students and colleagues to achieve their best and be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

• Supportive teams and professional networks
• High-quality CPD through the Redhill Teaching Hub
• Personalised appraisal via our ‘My Contribution’ scheme
• Recognition and celebration of your achievements

Our mission is simple: Working together to help all our students achieve their best - now and in the future. We’re proud to serve our communities with high-performing academies that transform lives and opportunities. Learn more: Redhill Academy Trust - Mission & Values

As a Teaching and Learning assistant, you’ll assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the Headteacher, SENCO and class teachers. More information can be found on the job description.

Redhill Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS and child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.