Teaching and Learning Assistant

The children, staff and governors of Whaley Bridge ER primary school are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic teaching assistant to join our supportive and dedicated team.

The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge, experience and understanding of primary education, and ideally experience of supporting the inclusion of pupils with special educational needs through strong inclusive values. We are looking for a highly capable, experienced candidate, who can work across the primary age range and who has particular experience of, or interest in working with pupils with SEND

WBPS is a friendly, happy place to work and we are looking to recruit someone who can fit into our team with good humour, flexibility and fun.

The post is a fixed term contract from October 2026 to August 2027 in the first instance, subject to funding and pupil numbers.

If you are interested in finding out more about our wonderful school, please do not hesitate to get in touch or browse our website - www.whaleybridge.derbyshire.sch.uk

Provisional Interview Date: 7 October 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.