Job Description

Post: Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant

Salary: NJC Grade 3, Point 5: 24,790 to 6: 25,183 gross per annum

Actual Annual salary: 15,847.98 to 16,099.22 (under 5 years of service)

Contract: 27.5 hours per week, term time

Fixed term until 31 August 2026

Start date: 01 September 2025

Please note we can only accept and consider applications made using the Minerva Learning Trust Application Form found on the Trust and school websites. Please do not apply for this post through indeed

Minerva Learning Trust is a growing multi-academy trust committed to providing an outstanding education for students from a wide variety of backgrounds across Sheffield and Derbyshire. Founded in 2014, Minerva Learning Trust has expanded to a thriving family of schools, including primary, secondary, sixth form, and a unique post-16 provision. We have a strong track record of school improvement, successfully transforming schools from Ofsted ratings of RI and Inadequate to GOOD.

Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy joined Minerva Learning Trust in December 2024 and is committed to ensuring an inclusive education for our youngest children. The school prides itself in supporting all children to achieve regardless of their ability and create a sense of awe and wonder through playful learning opportunities.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the school or have an informal discussion about the role with Lauren Kay-Headteacher. Arrangements for this can be made by contacting Julie Houlding-School Business Assistant on jhoulding@whittingtonmoor-mlt.co.uk

The closing date is at 9am on Friday 20 June 2025 and interview dates will be week commencing 30 June 2025.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Statutory Information - Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.

Further information is available by contacting Lauren Kay-Headteacher via e-mail: lkay@whittingtonmoor-mlt.co.uk

Please ensure that you do not

fill in a Derbyshire County Council application form in respect of this vacancy,

ONLY MINERVA LEARNING TRUST APPLICATION FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please provide telephone numbers and email addresses for yourself and referees.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 24,790.00-25,183.00 per year

Expected hours: 27.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/06/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025