Teaching and Learning Assistant

Duckmanton Primary School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5HD

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Required from 2nd November 2026

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 15 hours per week - Part time, Maternity cover, Term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - Maternity Cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Actual salary: Redhill Academy Trust Pay Scale, Band 7, Scale Points 32 - 36 Actual salary: £10,534 - £11,406 per annum (FTE: £27,004 - £29,239)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of young people with additional learning needs?

About you…

This rewarding opportunity is for someone who is compassionate, committed and passionate about helping young people thrive both academically and personally.

We are looking for a Teaching & Learning Assistant to join our inclusive primary school and play a key role in the classroom.

The successful candidate will be resourceful, empathetic, flexible, inspirational and forward thinking.

You will have highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, be able to inspire and motivate students and colleagues to achieve their best and be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

Your role…

As a Teaching and Learning assistant, you’ll assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the Headteacher, SENCO and class teachers. More information can be found on the job description.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer…

At Duckmanton Primary School we’re proud to be part of Redhill Academy Trust, a community Trust that values and invests in its people. You can expect:

• A warm welcome and thorough induction
• Supportive teams and professional networks
• High-quality CPD through the Redhill Teaching Hub
• Personalised appraisal via our ‘My Contribution’ scheme
• Recognition and celebration of your achievements

Our Trust is a regional leader in teacher training and high-quality professional development, delivered through the DfE designated Redhill Teaching Hub. The Redhill College of Leadership and Development offers excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region.

Explore our full range of staff benefits: Redhill Academy Trust - Why Work For Us?

Why Redhill Academy Trust?

Our mission is simple: Working together to help all our students achieve their best - now and in the future. We’re proud to serve our communities with high-performing academies that transform lives and opportunities. Learn more: Redhill Academy Trust - Mission & Values

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.

Click ‘apply now’ to complete our on-line application form.

For further details regarding this post please contact Sarah Walker on 01246825650.

For information on our recruitment process please visit: Redhill Academy Trust - Recruitment Process

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teaching & Learning Assistant - JD PS - DPS.pdf - 181 KB (opens in new tab)

About Duckmanton Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 190 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Duckmanton Primary School website
• Email address: s.walker@duckmantonprimary.org.uk
• Phone number: 01246825650
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/duckmanton-primary-school-chesterfield

Arranging a visit to Duckmanton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.walker@duckmantonprimary.org.uk.

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