Teaching and Learning Assistant

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Supportive school community

Job summary

Abercrombie Primary School is seeking a committed Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our Early Years team in Nursery. You will work with teachers and support staff to create a stimulating, nurturing and engaging learning environment, helping children to develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.

We welcome applicants who are patient, enthusiastic and able to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Works confidently and collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.
• Experience of, or a strong interest in, working with young children in an Early Years setting.
• Patient, nurturing and committed to helping every child achieve their potential.
• Can build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Flexible, enthusiastic and able to contribute to a vibrant learning environment.
• Has a good understanding of child development and the EYFS curriculum, or is willing to develop this knowledge.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will work alongside teachers and support staff to create a stimulating, nurturing and engaging learning environment, helping children to develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.
• Support early years learners in Nursery to develop confidence and independence.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to create a stimulating and caring learning environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Early Years

Patience

Relationship building

Flexibility

EYFS knowledge

Job description

Closing date: 27 November 2026
Abercrombie Primary School is a lovely, welcoming and well-regarded school at the heart of our community, where children's happiness, wellbeing and progress sit at the centre of everything we do.
The Headteacher and Governors are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and caring Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our Early Years team in Nursery.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support our youngest learners as they begin their educational journey. The successful candidate will work alongside teachers and support staff to create a stimulating, nurturing and engaging learning environment, helping children to develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.
We are looking for someone who:

• Works confidently and collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.
• Has experience of, or a strong interest in, working with young children in an Early Years setting.
• Is patient, nurturing and committed to helping every child achieve their potential.
• Can build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Is flexible, enthusiastic and able to contribute to a vibrant learning environment.
• Has a good understanding of child development and the EYFS curriculum, or is willing to develop this knowledge.

We can offer you:

• A friendly, supportive and welcoming school community.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children's early learning experiences.
• Ongoing professional development and high-quality training, both in-house and externally.
• The chance to work alongside experienced and dedicated colleagues who are passionate about Early Years education.
• Happy, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and are eager to succeed.

If you are enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to giving children the very best start to their education, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We warmly welcome visits to the school and encourage prospective applicants to come and see our caring and inclusive environment for themselves.