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Teaching Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated TA (with midday duties) based at Derwent Primary School

Full-time permanent contract Monday - Friday 8.45am-3.30pm (31.25 hours a week) with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

Level 2A point 3 £12.85ph (£24,796 per annum, pro-rata)

Applications are welcomed from current and newly trained teaching assistants

Person Specification

Experience with supporting children in a learning environment
Demonstrated enthusiasm and empathy in providing for children with additional needs in mainstream education
A keenness to work closely with colleagues in a nurturing SEN provision on a mainstream school site
Recent experience in working in the primary classroom
Some knowledge of phonics
Good knowledge of parent and report feedback including liaising with SLT and the SENCO

We can offer successful applicants:

Enthusiastic children with parents who are very keen to work with the school in successful education for SEN pupils.
Professional, dedicated and supportive colleagues.
A well led, supportive and ambitious governing body.
A welcoming environment where partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community are celebrated.

Applications are through MyNewTerm only

Please do not send CV’s

Closing date: Friday 15th May 2026

Interview dates: TBC

Start date: September 2026

We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement if a suitable applicant is appointed prior to 15th May 2026

Page updated: April 2026