Teaching and Learning Assistant

Ripley Junior School, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3PN

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  4th September 2026

• Closing date

  25 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,088.00 - £29,062.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching and Learning Assistant job summary

We’re looking for a Teaching Assistant to join the team at [Organisation_name], where every child is seen, known, and valued. Whether you’ve worked in schools, youth work, care, or another setting — if you connect well with young people and believe in inclusion, we want to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is emotionally intelligent, positive and proactive. You’ll work alongside our experienced team to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development, helping create a classroom where all children feel safe, supported and inspired.

About You

You don’t need to have worked in a school before. If you’re passionate about helping children succeed, love working as part of a team, and have the confidence to build strong relationships with pupils, this could be the perfect next step for you.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Connects easily and positively with children

• Is calm, flexible and compassionate

• Can work closely with teachers and colleagues to deliver excellent support

• Is willing to learn and grow with us

Why Ripley Junior School & Embark Federation?

Ripley Junior School is a vibrant, inclusive junior school with a strong sense of community and ambition for every child. As part of Embark Federation, you will benefit from shared expertise, collaboration across schools, and a Trust culture built on inclusion, integrity and development.

We warmly welcome informal discussions and school visits. To arrange a conversation or tour, please contact the school office on 01773 742281.

At Embark Federation, we believe that our people make the difference. We are a family of stand-out schools at the heart of our communities — and we’re proud to offer careers that are meaningful, supported and full of opportunity.

When you join an Embark school, here’s what you can expect:

A Sense of Belonging
Our values of Family, Integrity, Teamwork and Success shape everything we do. From your first day, you’ll be part of a supportive culture where relationships matter, collaboration is encouraged, and everyone feels welcome.

Purpose-Driven Work
You’ll be part of something that matters. Every role in our schools plays a vital part in shaping futures — and the work you do will have a lasting impact on the children, families and communities we serve.

Real Professional Development
We don’t just talk about development — we make it happen. Through high-quality training, mentoring, and learning networks across the trust, we’ll help you grow your confidence, your skills, and your career.

Innovation and Excellence
As a forward-thinking trust, we share best practice across our schools and empower our teams to innovate. You’ll work in an environment that values continuous improvement and supports creativity.

A Place You’ll Want to Stay
From staff wellbeing support to flexible working opportunities, we care about our people. We invest in you — not just for the role you’re in now, but for the future you’re building.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Embark Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment practices, including an enhanced DBS check. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, who share our commitment to inclusion.

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

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 Ripley Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 360 pupils
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ripley Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ripley-junior-school-ripley

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