Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant

St Clare's School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9AZ

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  28 June 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  12 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,024.00 - £32,597.00 Annually (FTE) Derby City Council Support Pay Scale - Grade F (Points 15-20), Actual Salary £25,237 - £27,399 per annum

Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant job summary

Job Title: Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant

Location: St Clare's School

Grade/Scale: Derby City Council Support Pay Scale - Grade F (Points 15-20), Actual Salary £25,237 - £27,399 per annum

Contract: 36 hours per week, Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)

St. Clare’s is a specialist provision supporting young people aged 11 to 16, all of whom have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Our students have a wide range of complex needs including autism, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, communication differences, sensory processing needs, and learning difficulties. Our role is not only to educate, but to understand, support and empower every young person we serve. Our curriculum is thoughtfully personalised and delivered through carefully designed pathways to meet the needs of each individual. This approach ensures that every child has the opportunity to thrive both academically and personally.

At the heart of our school are our three core values: Courage, Pride and Resilience. These values underpin everything we do from the classroom to the playground and help create a culture where our children feel safe, respected and inspired to grow into confident, capable young people. St. Clare’s is more than just a school, it is a community built on kindness, respect and inclusion. We are proud of our children, not just for what they achieve, but for who they become. With the right support, high expectations and an unshakable belief in their potential, our students go on to lead enriched and purposeful lives. We encourage applications from individuals who, after reviewing the application pack, believe they have the right skills, experience and personal qualities to contribute to our school community.The Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant will provide academic and pastoral support to our children and young people who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The postholder will work to build positive relationships, increasing engagement in learning and support, ensuring each child can reach their full potential.

Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from The Head Teacher and more information about St Clare's School and Esteem MAT.

Please review the attached Job Description to learn more about the role and what we are looking for in the successful candidate.

Benefits Include:

- Teacher's Pension Scheme / LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)

- Generous holiday entitlement

- Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.

- Access to National College CPD platform.

For further information, please contact Ruth Webber (Deputy Headteacher) on rwebber@stclaresschool.co.uk

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 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.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust’s Safeguarding Policy applies to all adults, including volunteers and agency staff, working in or on behalf of the MAT.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 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.

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 St Clare's School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• School size: 160 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Clare's School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-clare-s-school-derby

St Clare’s school is proud to offer personalised education to students aged 11-16 with moderate learning difficulties and associated needs including ADHD, Autism, communication, social, emotional and mental health and challenging behaviour. All students have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan which sets out the provision required to meet their individual needs.

Located in Mickleover we have 146 students on roll from across the City of Derby and southern Derbyshire.

In response to our student’s needs, we offer a full and diverse curriculum with specialist support designed to address the holistic needs of our students. The progress that our students make is judged as outstanding as a result of the teaching and support available to them and the progress that they make academically, socially and emotionally.

Transition arrangements with feeder schools are in place to ensure a smooth move between schools for all pupils. Transition to Post 16 provision is also effectively developed to support student success.

Further information about our academy can be found on the website at:

https://stclaresschool.co.uk

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