Closing date: 03 May 2026
Brackenfield School is an area special school for the South of Derbyshire, providing an exciting and relevant education for young people with complex needs including communication and comprehension difficulties.
The Headteacher and Governors wish to appoint a Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant (STLA) for 37 hours a week.
The successful candidate will join an experienced team of teachers, STLAs (Specialist Teacher and Learning Assistants) and LSAs (Learning Support Assistants) who support young people aged 3 to 19, working developmentally between birth and 6 years of age.
All of our young people have profound and multiple, complex and severe learning needs.
Pupils in Brackenfield School are not chronologically age‑grouped and instead are grouped by their cognitive, social, communication and sensory needs. We are looking for someone to join our highly skilled team, who can build excellent relationships with our children and is committed to high standards in the classroom as part of a highly motivated and hardworking team.
Qualifications:
* Knowledge and understanding of specialist education and early childhood development
* Good verbal communication skills
* Ability to annotate pupils’ work
Responsibilities:
* Promote the school ethos through high levels of expectation.
* Be an adaptable team player and promote growth mindset through recognition of character education.
* Encourage pupil independence.
* Assist in delivering specialist teaching and learning strategies.
Please see job specification and job description for full responsibilities.
For more information, please contact recruitment@brackenfield.derbyshire.sch.uk.
Pre Interview: 11 May 2026
Experience Day: 13 May 2026
Face to Face Interview: 14 May 2026
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