Derbyshire County Council
Teaching and Learning Assistant
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Teaching Assistant (Special Educational Needs)
About the Job
Closing date: 06 July 2026
Calow CofE VC Primary School are recruiting a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and committed Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs (SEN).
Working Hours & Details
Hours per week: 27 hours 30 mins
Schedule: Mon – Fri: 8.45am – 3.15pm
- Non-negotiable core hours between 8.45am and 3.15pm
- Lunch break: 1 hour
Key Responsibilities & Essential Criteria
We seek a candidate who possesses:
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- Experience working with children
- Secure knowledge of the National Curriculum and associated expectations
- A warm, friendly, and understanding demeanour
- Ability to build excellent relationships with:
- Pupils
- Parents/carers
- Staff members
- Ability to build excellent relationships with:
- High standards for behaviour, conduct, and academic progress among both staff and pupils
- Experience in running interventions within a school setting
- Strong commitment to safeguarding children
- A contrite sense of humour that supports all aspects of school life
- Willingness to uphold the distinctive Christian ethos of the school
- A Teaching Assistant Qualification (or equivalent)
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There will be potential for the position to include HLTA hours for candidates holding the HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.
Benefits & Culture
- Part of a highly motivated and supportive team
- Professional development opportunities (CPD)
- Caring Christian ethos reinforced by management, staff, parents, and governors
Next Steps
Provisional Interview Date: 8 July 2026
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