Teaching and Learning Assistants (Level 2)

Belper School and Sixth Form Centre are seeking Teaching and Learning Assistants to join our dedicated, supportive and enthusiastic Enhanced Learning team. Previous experience is not essential as full training will be provided; however, experience of working or volunteering with children is desirable. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for someone seeking a new challenge and offers the opportunity to provide real benefit and meaning to our fantastic students.

You will be supporting students with their learning and behaviour in class, contributing to the setting of targets for their development. We currently have a number of positions on a 2-year fixed term contract due to the number of students who have been identified as benefiting from support and the increasing number of EHCPs.

Belper School is committed to providing a high-quality educational experience which develops in students the aspiration, knowledge, skills and understanding they require to create happy and successful futures for themselves. We summarise this vision in the phrase “Create your future. Be who you are and become who you aspire to be.” At its core, our ethos is built on respect, inclusivity and responsibility, nurturing students to be individuals within a family approach. Central to this ethos is a focus on relationships which demonstrate mutual respect and equality.

The school places value on treating each other, and our environment, with care, dignity, and compassion, so that as members of the school and wider community we can make a difference. The ethos is student-centred, empowering people to have confidence to participate and engage. We encourage continuous professional development and run a programme of ongoing training throughout the year including INSET days, with the opportunity to complete additional training.

This role is 5 days a week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus INSET days), 28.75 hours per week. For more details please read the person specification and supporting documents for the post carefully. If the role of Teaching and Learning Assistant within our school appeals, then we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidate will have GCSE English and Maths at 4 (C) grade or above or an equivalent and the ability to manage, motivate and support students as a minimum; training and development will be provided. We know that to provide the very best education, we must recruit, retain and invest in exceptional staff. Staff wellbeing is a genuine priority and is closely linked to our high levels of retention.

We are proud that Ofsted’s May 2025 inspection recognised the positive culture we have built: “Staff are proud to work at the school. They appreciate leaders’ consideration of their work-life balance. They feel well led and managed.”

What we offer:

• LGPS Pension Scheme (Employer contribution 20.80%)
• CPD opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme who offer a range of wellbeing and advice services
• Free Parking
• Staff Social events and activities

How to Apply:

Applications can be made online via the Apply Now button. Belper School and Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post involves regulated activity, references and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates. Successful appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and relevant recruitment checks that comply with guidance in the most recent version of Keeping Children Safe in Education. We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services.