14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    15 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    1 July 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday - Perm/Temp 32.5 hours, 38.2-week contract

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Scale E point 10 – 14 £27,694- £29,540 FTE (paid pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a creative, experienced and enthusiastic teaching assistant who:

  • has high expectations and will use this to deliver engaging learning;

  • has an innovative and exciting approach to learning;
  • has the ability to reflect on and develop their own practice and that of others;
  • is willing to play a key role in the development, delivery and enrichment of our curriculum;
  • is well-organised and will make a positive contribution to our school team.

What the school offers its staff

The successful candidates will enjoy:

  • rewarding children to work with;
  • working with a friendly, dedicated and supportive staff team;
  • outstanding facilities in our new (PFI) building;
  • a commitment to your professional development.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Hardwick Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
593 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01332 272 249

Hardwick Primary offers an inspiring modern learning environment for children, nurtured by a friendly, enthusiastic and supportive school team who believe our pupils deserve the best and who consistently strive to make improvements to our outstanding school.
We are proud of our school, our pupils, our team and our achievements and have big plans for the future.

Have you the skills and confidence to meet the challenges of this large, ambitious, vibrant, inner-city multicultural school?

Arranging a visit to Hardwick Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@hardwick.derby.sch.uk.

School location

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