Classroom Assistant (Casual)

Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6JY

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  11 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  21 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.56 Hourly £24,224 FTE (Grade 1 / 2 point 1)

Classroom Assistant (Casual) job summary

Job Purpose

To provide learning and care support for pupils including those with special educational needs (SEND). The role will involve working with the teacher to deliver activities and supporting pupils with routines, transitions and behaviour management.

Main Duties and responsibilities:

Build positive relationships with pupils, promoting high self-esteem and independence

Support and extend children learning under the guidance and direction of the class teacher

Adapt communication style to respond to pupils according to their individual needs

Support pupils with their social, emotional and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate

Promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behaviour policy and guidelines on physical intervention

Assist with the development and delivery of individual education and support plans

Leading and supervising mini games with the pupils

It may be necessary to supervise and assist in the dressing and toileting of children including nappy changing and following correct nappy changing procedures (training will be given)

Carrying out any other instructions given by the Headteacher which are reasonably within the duties of the post.

Teaching and Learning

Deliver differentiated activities to small groups and/ or individuals inside and outside of the classroom

Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at children achieving their full potential

Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning

Through observations, provide regular feedback to teachers on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning

Support teachers managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Monitor, record and report on progress and attainment

Contribute to the overall ethos, aims and work of the school

Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals

Share knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision

Communicate effectively with parents and carers under the direction of teachers

Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers

Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Professional Development

Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school

Other Areas of Responsibility

Safeguarding

Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies

Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

To undertake tasks of a similar nature and level, as directed by the Headteacher

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 225 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stonebroom-primary-and-nursery-school-alfreton

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