Teaching and Learning Assistant

Ladywood Primary School; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladywood Primary School in Ilkeston seeks a dedicated Lower Junior Teaching and Learning Assistant on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027 to support children's learning and wellbeing. The successful candidate will work within a happy, inclusive environment as part of our Embark Federation trust.

You will collaborate with staff, demonstrate initiative, and support pupils with varying needs, including complex emotional and behavioural challenges.

Qualifications

• Loves working with children and puts their well-being first.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Motivated to achieve the very best for the children in our care.
• Takes their own initiative to assess and evaluate pupils’ needs.
• Is ready to learn and grow with us as a school.
• Has experience of working with complex children with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Models and promotes positive values, attitudes and behaviour.

Skills

Child engagement

Team collaboration

Initiative

Behaviour support

Wellbeing focus

Job description

We are a friendly and welcoming school with happy and engaged children who love to learn. Our staff are dedicated and passionate, with a sense of fun and commitment to every child. At Ladywood, every child counts.

We are seeking to appoint 1 enthusiastic, hard-working and highly motivated Lower JuniorTeaching and Learning Assistant, fixed term until 31st August 2027, to join our happy and successful school.

Will you bring imagination, enthusiasm and excitement to provide children with magical memories?

We are looking for a practitioner who:

• Loves working with children and puts their well-being first.
• Has the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Is motivated and passionate to achieve the very best for the children in our care and make a genuine difference.
• Takes their own initiative to assess and evaluate pupils’ needs.
• Is ready to learn and grow with us as a school.
• Has experience of working with complex children with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Models and promotes positive values, attitudes and behaviour.

Provisional Interview Dates: To be confirmed

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment.

We are proud to be part of The Embark Federation (Multi Academy Trust) and as part of the trust, we share the core beliefs of: Family, Integrity, Teamwork and Success and our vision is to become a standout school at the heart of the community.

Why Work with Embark?

At Embark Federation, we believe that our people make the difference. We are a family of stand-out schools at the heart of our communities — and we’re proud to offer careers that are meaningful, supported and full of opportunity.

When you join an Embark school, here’s what you can expect:

A Sense of Belonging

Our values of Family, Integrity, Teamwork and Success shape everything we do. From your first day, you’ll be part of a supportive culture where relationships matter, collaboration is encouraged, and everyone feels welcome.

Purpose-Driven Work

You’ll be part of something that matters. Every role in our schools plays a vital part in shaping futures — and the work you do will have a lasting impact on the children, families and communities we serve.

Real Professional Development

We don’t just talk about development — we make it happen. Through high-quality training, mentoring, and learning networks across the trust, we’ll help you grow your confidence, your skills, and your career.

Innovation and Excellence

As a forward-thinking trust, we share best practice across our schools and empower our teams to innovate. You’ll work in an environment that values continuous improvement and supports creativity.

A Place You’ll Want to Stay

From staff well-being support to flexible working opportunities, we care about our people. We invest in you — not just for the role you’re in now, but for the future you’re building.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Embark Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment practices, including an enhanced DBS check. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, who share our commitment to inclusion. In line with KCSIE guidance, online checks will be undertaken on all candidates prior to interview, so that, should anything arise, it can be discussed fully at interview.