Learning Support / Teaching Assistant (x4 posts)

Our opportunity for you We have four vacancies for a Learning Support / Teaching Assistant. This area of the College is high profile with an excellent record of success in the wider achievements of our students. Reporting to our SENCO, we are seeking enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join a highly performing and dedicated team. You will already have experience and enjoy both the challenge and reward of working with children who experience learning difficulties. You should be prepared to work with students across the age range, and students with significant physical disabilities. You will have the ability to work with the team in the preparation of individual learning plans and learning resources. You will be joining a highly performing team with a proven track record of delivering excellent results. Do you want to work with inquisitive students and collaborative staff? Do you value being at the heart of a vibrant city? Does this sound like your perfect job? Then Landau Forte College Derby is the place for you. Key information Contract : Full-time 37.75 hours per week Working hours: Monday - Thursday 8.15am - 4.30pm and Friday 8.15am - 3.30pm Start date : 24 August 2026 Salary : Competitive, plus daily meal allowance Closing Date : 21 June 2026 What we can offer you A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS) Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health Complimentary gym membership Person specification The person we are looking for should have: Qualifications and experience Essential: Experience of working with children Experience of working in a college environment Good numeracy, literacy and communication skills Level 2 (GCSE) minimum qualification in English, Mathematics + 3 other qualifications at grade C or higher Desirable: Experience delivering literacy based interventions Familiarity with exam specifications Good knowledge of ICT to support learning Knowledge and understanding Essential: Ability to read, write & understand basic reports Ability to communicate information clearly and coherently; ability to listen effectively Overcome communication barriers with children and adults Consult with children and their families and carers and other adults Understand and implement the college’s behaviour management & anti-bullying policy Ability to understand and support children with developmental difficulty or disability Ability to establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships with children, their families and carers and other adults Ability to work effectively and positively with a range of adults Respect confidentiality. Know when, how and