Job Description

Parkside Community School

Derbyshire

Salary:

Grade 7 Pt 8-11 27000-29000 FTE

Job type:

Part Time, Temporary

Apply by:

5 October 2025

Job overview

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Parkside Community School are seeking to appointment enthusiastic and experienced Teaching & Learning Assistants, Level 2, to provide effective support for students with SEND and support the delivery of a differentiated curriculum as directed by the SEND Manager.

GCSE level of education A-C or equivalent (to include EM) /A levels A good level of appropriate ICT skills Experience of supporting young learners in an organisational setting Experience of working with pupils within an agreed behaviour management policy Clear understanding of the Key stage 3 and 4 national curriculum Work constructively as part of a team Ability to relate well to children and adults Good written and spoken communication skills Good organisational skills Understanding of how data is used at KS3 and KS4 An understanding of individual learning styles Ability to identify potential barriers to learning and engage in strategies to overcome these barriers Ability to maintain student records and feedback to relevant staff Ability to employ a range of coaching skills including group work Knowledge, understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion informed by practical experience and application Knowledge, understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with students
What we offer:a small and friendly school fantastic students an ambitious and supportive staff body huge support and progression opportunities excellent support from the Embark Federation central team excellent ongoing CPD and career development within our school, and across the Embark family of schools an impressive range of Embark employee benefits https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yUk8ZlSAR0


We actively welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our very special school. In order to arrange this or to have an informal discussion please contact Sarah Russell (Headteacher's PA) srussell@parkside.derbyshire.sch.uk

Hours of Work

27 hours 30 mins per week


Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8.30am - 3.05pm. Wed 9.00am- 3.05pm
fortnightly CPD meeting until 4.05pm

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About

Parkside Community School

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Parkside Community School

Boythorpe Avenue, Boythorpe, Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 2NS
United Kingdom

+44 1246 273458

Parkside Community School is a small sized 11-16 secondary located in Chesterfield. In April 2023 it joined Embark Federation.



Parkside is a truly special school and has a fantastic student body. It benefits from a talented and committed, long serving staff and governance with minimal turnover. All at Parkside are passionate about positively serving to change life chances for our children; this is our common purpose.



Exceptional teaching and learning is our priority. Our highly qualified and motivated staff work hard to ensure our students achieve at the highest level, whatever their starting point. The intent of the Parkside Curriculum is to be leading edge, facilitating the best academic and personal development outcomes for our students. Our pastoral teams are driven to provide all necessary support to ensure our students can learn, participate, and feel they belong to the Parkside family.



Please take time to view our school website to learn more about our wonderful school. http://www.parkside.derbyshire.sch.uk/Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow

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