Teaching and Learning Assistant

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; Sur place; GBP 19 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Oak Grange Nursery and Primary School in Derby is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our early years and primary team on a 1:1 basis with a child with complex SEND. You will work closely with teaching staff to support learning, communication, independence and full participation in school life.

The successful candidate will meet the person specification, undergo a full enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a child with complex SEND.
• Ability to follow guidance and adapt support to individual needs.
• DBS check will be completed as part of safeguarding requirements.

Responsabilités

• Provide 1:1 support to a child with complex SEND.
• Support learning, communication, independence and full participation in school life.
• Assist with personal care where needed and follow safeguarding procedures.

Connaissances

1:1 support

SEND support

communication

independence

Formation

Teaching Assistant qualification

Description du poste

Closing date: 11 October 2026

Oak Grange Nursery and Primary School

Oak Grange Nursery and Primary School is a growing school located in the Boulton Moor/Chellaston area of Derby. Situated between Field Lane and Snelsmoor Lane, the school serves both the established Fellowlands community in Chellaston and the expanding Snelsmoor Lane development.

Since opening its doors to Nursery and Reception children in September 2023, Oak Grange has continued to grow year on year. From September 2026, the school will include:

• Nursery
• Reception
• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year 3

Would you like to join us on our journey?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a school community from its early stages, helping to shape and develop a learning environment where children are encouraged to be curious, aspire to achieve their best and develop a lifelong love of learning. Together, adults and children create a culture rooted in kindness, respect and belonging.

Do you share our vision to GROW?

At Oak Grange, our vision is for every child to become a Global Citizen, develop the Right Attitudes for Life, celebrate being One of a Kind, and experience Wonder and Awe throughout their learning journey.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant who will play an integral role within our team. The successful candidate will help ensure that every child at Oak Grange feels happy, safe, valued and supported to thrive as they begin their educational journey in our Nursery and Primary School.

This post is primarily working 1:1 with a child with complex SEND, including physical and mobility need role includes supporting learning, communication, independence, personal care and full participation in school life. Relevant training will be provided.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Interviews to take place Thursday 22nd October 2026