Teaching and Learning Assistant KS1
Hunloke Park Primary School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 6PTThis job expired on 11 October 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
2 November 2026
Closing date
11 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time: Casual Post
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- £15.94 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
To be successful in this role you will have experience working with young children and in an early years primary setting, along with SEN experience. You will also have an understanding of the EYFS framework and child development, and the ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and families, and strong communication and teamwork skills.
We are looking for someone who is warm and patient, with a nurturing approach, has commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare, will support the planning and delivery of engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences across all EYFS areas of learning, support children with personal care needs when required, maintaining dignity and respect, contribute to creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for children and families, communicate professionally with parents and carers when appropriate, following school procedures and provide targeted support for children with additional needs, following individual plans and guidance from the SENCO.
Essential:
Level 3 Teaching and Learning Qualification, which is UK approved as full and relevant by the Department for Education
(Check an early years qualification - GOV.UK)
Suitable Level 2 Qualification in English or equivalent
Desirable:
Experience supporting children with SEND.
Paediatric First Aid training.
Knowledge of behaviour-support strategies and early intervention approaches.
Safer Eating and Safer Sleep training.
DFE Early Years and child development training
What the school offers its staff
At Hunloke Park 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
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hunloke Park Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 357 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- admin@hunlokepark.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01246 276831
School location
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