Teaching and Learning Assistant

The Governors of Melbourne Infant & Nursery School wish to appoint a Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term basis. Starting from November 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter; and working until 31 August 2027 (or until the child leaves the provision).

The successful candidate will work within one of our KS1 classes, providing support to a child with special educational needs - helping to ensure their personal, social and emotional learning needs are met.

If you:

• Have experience working with a child / children with social and emotional needs;
• Have a calm and caring nature;
• Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification;

We would love to hear from you!

Experience working with children on a 1:1 basis is desirable. An understanding of Attention Autism and/or Lego Therapy would be ideal; but training in these areas will be provided for the successful candidate.

The working pattern for this role will be 7 hours per week; 1.00pm - 3.20pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

We also have a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant working 6 hours 30 minutes on Thursday and Friday mornings, until December 2026. 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. If you are interested in becoming a key member of our friendly team, then we would love to hear from you; either by a phone call for an informal chat on 01332 862325 or an email to headteacher@melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk. 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

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.