Teaching and Learning Assistant

Barlborough Primary School has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, talented and caring candidate to join our team as a teaching assistant from September 2026. This role will be based in classes across school, from our Reception provision up to Year 6, dependent on the applicant’s strengths and experience.

This role is to work as part of a team of teaching assistants and alongside class teachers to assist with the teaching and support of children in order to provide high quality provision. Some of the children with whom you would be working could have specific needs. These may include autism, ADHD, learning and speech difficulties and/or social, emotional and behavioural needs. You will be required to understand and support children facing these barriers, alongside working more broadly with a wide range of children.

We are seeking someone with a genuine passion for fostering positive relationships and a commitment to providing quality support with a wide range of children. If you possess a desire to make a difference and cultivate meaningful connections with pupils, this role offers an ideal opportunity for professional growth and fulfilment.

The right candidate will:

• deliver high quality support/interventions for both groups and individuals
• have strong numerical and written skills
• have an ability to work using their own initiative
• have an alignment to a can-do and inclusive culture
• have a high level of communication skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with children and adults • display the talent to adapt to changing situations and learn new skills
• own a keen eye for ensuring the safety of our pupils
• hold strong principles that are aligned with our school

For more information, please see the attached Applicant Information pack for details about the school, role description and person specification.

Provisional Interview Date: 18 May 2026

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.