Teaching Assistant
Melbourne Infant School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 8JE27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: The working pattern for this role will be Monday to Thursday: Monday – 10.30am - 3.00pm (with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break between 12 Noon -1.00pm) Tuesday and Thursday – 1.30pm-3.00pm Wednesday – 10.00am - 3.00pm (with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break between 12 Noon - 1.00pm)
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 31st March 2027 (or until the child leaves the provision)
Actual salary
- Grade 7 Actual Salary £6,582.84 - £7,062.60 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of Melbourne Infant School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and motivated Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our team.
The successful candidate will work within one of our EYFS classes and will be working with a child with special educational needs; helping them to develop their learning and work towards their educational targets; supporting the EYFS unit and working collaboratively within a friendly and supportive team.It would be preferable if candidates have had some experience of working with children with special educational needs.
Above all, we are looking for someone with a caring nature who will be able to implement a range of strategies following a provision plan, to ensure the child’s personal, social and emotional learning needs are met.
The successful candidate will hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification, and have experience of working with primary school aged children.
What the school offers its staff
We offer you the opportunity:
- to be part of a team of friendly and hardworking staff and Governors
- to work in an Ofsted rating “good” school and a forward thinking, well-resourced learning environment
- to work in a happy environment where all children and staff are encouraged to thrive
In our school everyone is valued and has the support of a dedicated team of staff, parents and governors.
If you are interested in becoming a key member of our friendly team, then we would love to hear from you; either by a phone call for an informal chat on 01332 862325 or an email to headteacher@melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk.
Visits to the schools are welcomed.
In line with our commitment to Safer Recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education, Melbourne Infant School reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet. The recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Melbourne Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 138 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Melbourne Infant School website
- Email address
- enquiries@melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01332 862325
Arranging a visit to Melbourne Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk.
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