Teaching and Learning Assistant

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Whaley Bridge Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic teaching assistant to join our supportive team. The successful candidate will support pupils across the primary age range, with a focus on inclusion and SEND. The role is fixed term from October 2026 to August 2027, subject to funding and pupil numbers.

We value flexibility, good humour and a collaborative approach, and invite you to browse our website for more information: www.whaleybridge.derbyshire.sch.uk

Qualifications

• Experience working in primary education.
• Knowledge of inclusive practices and SEND.
• Able to work across the primary age range.

Skills

Primary education experience

SEND experience

Job description

Closing date: 04 October 2026

The children, staff and governors of Whaley Bridge ER primary school are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic teaching assistant to join our supportive and dedicated team.

The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge, experience and understanding of primary education, and ideally experience of supporting the inclusion of pupils with special educational needs through strong inclusive values. We are looking for a highly capable, experienced candidate, who can work across the primary age range and who has particular experience of, or interest in working with pupils with SEND

WBPS is a friendly, happy place to work and we are looking to recruit someone who can fit into our team with good humour, flexibility and fun.

The post is a fixed term contract from October 2026 to August 2027 in the first instance, subject to funding and pupil numbers.

If you are interested in finding out more about our wonderful school, please do not hesitate to get in touch or browse our website - www.whaleybridge.derbyshire.sch.uk

Provisional Interview Date: 7 October 2026