Teaching and Learning Assistant

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Melbourne Infant and Nursery School in Melbourne seeks a Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term basis, starting as soon as possible. The successful candidate will work in a KS1 class, supporting teachers to plan and deliver learning activities and assessments, and prepare resources.

Applicants should have experience with primary-aged children, a calm, caring nature, and be working towards or hold a TA qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary school aged children.
• Calm and caring nature.
• Working towards a Teaching Assistant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in KS1 class and work with teachers to plan and deliver activities.
• Deliver teaching activities and assessments and prepare learning resources.
• Support teachers with classroom duties and work cooperatively in a team.

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification (or working towards)

Job description

The Governors of Melbourne Infant and Nursery School wish to appoint a Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term basis, starting as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will work within one of our KS1 classes; working closely with the class teachers to plan and deliver teaching activities and assessments, as well as prepare learning resources. You will also be required to undertake other classroom duties to support the class teachers and be able to work co-operatively within a team.

We are looking for someone with the confidence and ability to be able to motivate and support the children within the classroom. Our children would love to hear from you if you are friendly, kind and fun!

If you:

Have experience working with primary school aged children;

Have a calm and caring nature;

Hold, or are working towards, a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification;

The working pattern for this role will be 6 hours 30 minutes per week; 8.45am-12 noon Thursdays and Fridays.

We also have a vacancy for a qualified Teaching Assistant working 7 hours per week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons, until August 2027. Candidates are very welcome to apply for both positions should they wish; however, applications for one position only are also very welcome.

We offer you the opportunity:

• to be part of a team of friendly and hardworking staff and Governors
• to work in a forward thinking, well-resourced learning environment
• to work in a happy environment where all children and staff are encouraged to thrive

In our school everyone is valued and has the support of a dedicated team of staff, parents and governors.

Visits to the schools are welcomed.

In line with our commitment to Safer Recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education, Melbourne Infant School reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet. The recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.

Provisional Interview Date:Thursday 22 October 2026