Teaching and Learning Assistant

Crich Junior School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly motivated SEND Teaching and Learning Assistant for 1:1, group and whole class. We are looking for someone caring, kind, with an understanding of SEND needs including Autism and ADHD. The ideal candidate should have initiative and experience of supporting pupils with a range of needs and be able to tailor activities to meet them.

You will also provide teacher and pupil support to enable pupils to access all areas of the school curriculum and engagement. You will assist in a range of support activities in relation to individuals’ needs, safeguarding, care, health and wellbeing of the pupils to ensure a safe and secure environment so that every child can thrive.

Working hours are as follows:

Monday to Friday – 9:30am -12:30pm

An additional afternoon may also be required- to be decided.

This post will start as soon as possible and will be for the 26/27 academic year. This post may be lengthened depending on need and funding.

At Crich Junior School we live by our motto of ‘Our, Happy, Caring Community School’. We can offer you an excellent, supportive, friendly team who always have our pupils’ best interests at heart.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the office on 01773 852384

Alternatively, email: headteacher@crich-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 9 November 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.