Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant

Location: St Clare's School

Grade/Scale: Derby City Council Support Pay Scale - Grade F (Points 15-20), Actual Salary £25,237 - £27,399 per annum

Contract: 36 hours per week, Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)

St. Clare’s is a specialist provision supporting young people aged 11 to 16, all of whom have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Our students have a wide range of complex needs including autism, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, communication differences, sensory processing needs, and learning difficulties. Our role is not only to educate, but to understand, support and empower every young person we serve. Our curriculum is thoughtfully personalised and delivered through carefully designed pathways to meet the needs of each individual. This approach ensures that every child has the opportunity to thrive both academically and personally.

At the heart of our school are our three core values: Courage, Pride and Resilience. These values underpin everything we do from the classroom to the playground and help create a culture where our children feel safe, respected and inspired to grow into confident, capable young people. St. Clare’s is more than just a school, it is a community built on kindness, respect and inclusion. We are proud of our children, not just for what they achieve, but for who they become. With the right support, high expectations and an unshakable belief in their potential, our students go on to lead enriched and purposeful lives.

The Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant will provide academic and pastoral support to our children and young people who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The postholder will work to build positive relationships, increasing engagement in learning and support, ensuring each child can reach their full potential.

Benefits Include:

• Teacher's Pension Scheme / LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.
• Access to National College CPD platform.

For further information, please contact Ruth Webber (Deputy Headteacher) on rwebber@stclaresschool.co.uk

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date. Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status. Perfection is not required; if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust’s Safeguarding Policy applies to all adults, including volunteers and agency staff, working in or on behalf of the MAT.