Learning Support / Teaching Assistant (x4 posts)

We have four vacancies for a Learning Support / Teaching Assistant. This area of the College is high profile with an excellent record of success in the wider achievements of our students. Reporting to our SENCO, we are seeking enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join a highly performing and dedicated team. You will already have experience and enjoy both the challenge and reward of working with children who experience learning difficulties. You should be prepared to work with students across the age range, and students with significant physical disabilities. You will have the ability to work with the team in the preparation of individual learning plans and learning resources. You will be joining a highly performing team with a proven track record of delivering excellent results.

Do you want to work with inquisitive students and collaborative staff? Do you value being at the heart of a vibrant city? Does this sound like your perfect job? Then Landau Forte College Derby is the place for you.

Key Information

• Contract: Full-time 37.75 hours per week
• Working hours: Monday - Thursday 8.15am - 4.30pm and Friday 8.15am - 3.30pm
• Start date: 24 August 2026
• Salary: Competitive, plus daily meal allowance
• Closing Date: 21 June 2026

What we can offer you

• A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment
• The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students
• Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust
• A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health
• Complimentary gym membership

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

• Essential: Experience of working with children, Experience of working in a college environment, Good numeracy, literacy and communication skills, Level 2 (GCSE) minimum qualification in English, Mathematics + 3 other qualifications at grade C or higher
• Desirable: Experience delivering literacy based interventions, Familiarity with exam specifications, Good knowledge of ICT to support learning

Knowledge and understanding

• Ability to read, write & understand basic reports
• Ability to communicate information clearly and coherently; ability to listen effectively
• Overcome communication barriers with children and adults
• Consult with children and their families and carers and other adults
• Understand and implement the college’s behaviour management & anti-bullying policy
• Ability to understand and support children with developmental difficulty or disability
• Ability to establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships with children, their families and carers and other adults
• Ability to work effectively and positively with a range of adults
• Respect confidentiality. Know when, how and with whom to share information
• Participate in annual performance appraisal constructively and positively
• Understand the role of others working in and with the college
• Understand and value the role of parents and carers in supporting children
• Good understanding of the college/national curriculum including expectations of English & Maths
• Understand and support the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing

Skills

• Essential: Good organisational skills, Ability to remain calm under pressure, Ability to manage own time effectively, Demonstrate a positive, solution focused approach to resolve routine problems independently, Awareness of and commitment to equality, Basic understanding of Health & Safety, Understand and implement child protection procedures, Understand procedures relating to confidentiality and implement them, Be prepared to develop and learn in the role
• Desirable: Ability to support the work of volunteers and other assistants in the classroom

Duties of role will include:

• Establish positive relationships with students supported.
• Support students with activities which support literacy and numeracy skills.
• Support the use of ICT in the classroom and develop students’ competence and independence in its use.
• Promote positive student behaviour in line with College policies and help keep students on task.
• Interact with, and support students, according to individual needs and skills.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs within the classroom ensuring access to lessons and their content through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources.
• Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on student progress and behaviour.
• Monitor and record student activities as appropriate writing records and reports as required.
• Provide feedback to students in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher.
• To support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher.
• To attend to students’ personal needs including help with social, welfare and health matters, including minor first aid.
• To assist with the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources.
• Assist with the development and implementation of individualised programs, e.g. Education & Health Care Plan (EHCP).
• Liaise with other staff and provide information about students as appropriate.
• To attend Parents’ evenings and relevant College information evenings.
• To assist with the display and presentation of students’ work.
• To assist with escorting students on educational visits.
• Any other duties as directed by the Principal, SENCO, or Deputy SENCO.