24 Feb Teaching and Learning Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Location: All Saints CE Infant School
Contract Type: Fixed term, part time, term time only
End date: 25th March 2027
Salary: Grade 7, pay point 8, Full time equivalent salary £27,088 pro-rata for part-time/term time only
Hours per week: 35
Weeks per year: 39
Start Date: Tuesday 5th May 2026
Age Range: EYFS & KS1
Job outline
Join Our Wonderful School Community!
Are you passionate about helping children to thrive? Do you enjoy working in a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is valued and supported? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.
All Saints’ CE Infant School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching and Learning Assistant to provide maternity leave cover, supporting pupils in nursery and EYFS. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school where children are at the centre of all we do.
We’re looking for someone who:
- is passionate about supporting young learners and helping them reach their potential
- is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children
- embraces and supports our Christian ethos
- is proactive, positive and keen to contribute to the wider life of the school
- has high expectations for every pupil
- can build strong, positive relationships with parents and carers
What We Offer:
- Wonderful children who are enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn
- A warm, welcoming school community where staff are genuinely valued
- Ongoing professional development to support your growth
- A supportive leadership team focused on staff wellbeing
- Committed colleagues who work collaboratively to drive school improvement
- Highly engaged governors, parents and parish partners who champion our school
- A strong Christian ethos that promotes kindness, respect and inclusion
Come and join a school where your contribution truly matters — and where you will be supported every step of the way.
🔗 Find out more about us: All Saints’ CE Federation Website
All Saints’ CE Infant School are proud members of Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT).
Application information
To apply please submit completed applications forms to recruitment@matlockanddales.derbyshire.sch.uk by Sunday 15th March 2026.
We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms.
DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.
DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. 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.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
