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2x Level 2 TA Posts - 1x Perm / 1x Temp to August 2027

Hardwick Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6QP

This job expired on 15 July 2026 – see similar jobs

• 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.

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

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

DDAT - Monitoring Form.docx - 57.2 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Spec_TLA_L2.doc - 90.5 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description_TLA_L2.pdf - 180 KB (opens in new tab)

DDAT - Application.docx - 54.2 KB (opens in new tab)

Teaching and Learning Assistant_Lvl2_Advert_2026.docx - 59.8 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hardwick Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 589 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hardwick Primary School website
• Email address: admin@hardwick.derby.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01332 272 249
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hardwick-primary-school

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.

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