Teaching and Learning Assistant (SEND)

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Brassington Primary School in a small Derbyshire village invites applications for a part-time teaching assistant to support children with SEND in morning sessions.

The role is fixed term but linked to a specific child, with hours Monday-Thursday 8:30-11:30 and Friday 10:00-13:00, offering some flexibility.

Visits welcomed; applications from any background; start as soon as possible; closing date 22 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND is desirable.
• Good communication skills with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND in morning sessions.
• Collaborate with Head of School and SENCo to implement individual education plans.

Job description

Closing date: 22 November 2026

As the Head of School at Brassington Primary school, I would like to welcome you to our wonderful, small village school, located in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside.

I am looking for an enthusiastic part-time teaching assistant to join my team, working alongside me and our SENCo, supporting children with SEND in the morning sessions.

The successful candidate will start as soon as possible. We welcome applications from any career background.

Although advertised as fixed term, this post is linked to supporting a specific child and will continue for as long as the child remains at the school.

The proposed working hours would be Monday - Thursday 8.30am-11.30am and Friday 10am-1pm. Although for the right candidate there may be some flexibility.

The Village Federation offers an excellent working environment where talent is nurtured, work-life balance is valued and everyone is determined to create a happy and successful environment for children and adults alike. To learn more about our vision for everyone involved in school, please visit: https://www.thevillagefederation.co.uk/vision

Visits to the school are very much encouraged. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Head of School, Katie White at [e-mail] or the Federation Business Manager, Laura Walker at [e-mail].

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 23 November 2026