Derbyshire County Council
Level 2 Teaching and Learning Assistant
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Closing date: 31 August 2026
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW
Parkside Community School are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and experienced Teaching & Learning Assistants Level 2, to provide effective support for students with SEND and support the delivery of a differentiated curriculum as directed by the SEND Manager.
Requirements:
- GCSE level of education A-C or equivalent (to include EM) / A levels
- A good level of appropriate ICT skills
- Experience of supporting young learners in an organisational setting
- Experience of working with pupils within an agreed behaviour management policy
- Clear understanding of the Key Stage 3 and 4 national curriculum
- Work constructively as part of a team
- Ability to relate well to children and adults
- Good written and spoken communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Understanding of how data is used at KS3 and KS4
- An understanding of individual learning styles
- Ability to identify potential barriers to learning and engage in strategies to overcome these barriers
- Ability to maintain student records and feedback to relevant staff
- Ability to employ a range of coaching skills including group work
- Knowledge, understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion informed by practical experience and application
- Knowledge, understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students
- Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with students
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What We Offer:
- A small and friendly school
- Fantastic students
- An ambitious and supportive staff body
- Huge support and progression opportunities
- Excellent support from the Embark Federation central team
- Excellent ongoing CPD and career development within our school, and across the Embark family of schools
- An impressive range of Embark employee benefits
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We actively welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our very special school. In order to arrange this or to have an informal discussion please contact Sarah Russell srussell@parkside.derbyshire.sch.uk
Hours of Work:
- Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.05pm
- Wednesday fortnightly CPD meeting 3.05pm to 4.05pm
In the event a candidate does not fully meet the person specification/experience, then a temporary contract may be issued.
CV’s will not be accepted. Applications can be made via MyNewTerm.
Please follow the link below:
Level 2 Teaching & Learning Assistant at Parkside Community School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire | MyNewTerm
Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 7 September 2026
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