Inclusion Teaching Assistant

Location: Silverhill Primary School, Derby
Hours: 31.25 hours a week, term time
Contract type: Maternity cover, fixed term contract from November 2026 to October 2027

We are looking for a member of staff to cover up to 12 months for Maternity Leave cover, who is a highly motivated, specialist teaching assistant with experience of working with children who have additional needs to join our friendly Inclusion Team to support pupils with specific needs. You will need to work closely in partnership with the school and families to ensure the best possible learning experiences for our pupils.

Qualities we are looking for:
o a sense of humour
o experience in working with pupils with a wide range of needs, including those with learning difficulties and those with personal care needs
o highly effective, enthusiastic, positive and caring
o adaptable and flexible
o high expectations for learning and strong behaviour management skills
o knowledge of how to promote independence in a learning environment
o able to assist in adapting the curriculum and lesson plans to suit the needs of the child
o a ‘whatever it takes’ attitude to remove barriers to learning
In return, we can offer you:
o happy, well-behaved children who are ready to learn
o supportive staff, parents and governors
o plenty of opportunities for professional development

Please email your application form to [email removed] by the closing date below.

Please ring the school on [phone removed] to arrange a look round visit.

The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 6 November 2026 at 12 midday. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held 11 November 2026.

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