Teaching Assistant
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Derby, DE23 4BZ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 4 Sept 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Many thanks for your interest in the Teaching Assistant position. We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic individual to join our highly regarded SEND team and play a key role in supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to achieve their full potential. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to the educational experience, progress and wellbeing of young people within a supportive, inclusive and ambitious school community.
Working closely with the SENDCo, Deputy SENDCo, teaching staff, families and external agencies, the successful candidate will provide tailored support to students both in the classroom and across the wider school environment. The role includes supporting learning, promoting independence, monitoring progress, contributing to student-centred planning, and acting as a key worker for a designated group of students. You will also have opportunities to support enrichment activities, school visits, examinations and the wider life of the school.
The position requires someone who:
• Is caring and patient and able to cater for the individual needs of the students - social, emotional, communication, language and learning support.
• Can support teachers in class with high quality teaching.
• Is capable of working in partnership with teachers and parents.
• Has high expectations of students’ attainment and behaviour.
• Is hard-working, flexible and a good team player.
• Preferably has some experience of working with students with Special Educational Needs .
What the school offers its staff
As a school, we are committed to continuous improvement so that we can continue to evolve to match the changing needs of our students, parents and carers, staff and wider school community. We are keen to utilise the latest thinking and technologies to ensure all our students are best equipped to achieve success in the future.
There are an extensive range of benefits that are available to you as an employee of Littleover Community School.
For your health and wellbeing there is access to a free on site gym and an employee assistance programme.
You will have access to the Derby City Council Rewards platform, which hosts a wide range of benefits such as the Cycle2Work scheme, benefits and offers at an extensive network of retailers, Tusker Car Lease Scheme and more!
These benefits run alongside other benefits such as access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (depending on your role), free on-site car parking, free annual flu jab and a friendly, supportive working environment!
Commitment to safeguarding
Littleover Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures. In accordance with the statutory guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy, along with other school policies, are available at: https://www.littleover.derby.sch.uk/information.php#policies