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Additional Needs Teaching Assistant - Pastoral x 2 posts

Pear Tree Infant School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8PN

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  29 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: 6 hours 40 mins per week - Mon - Fri (11:55am - 1:15pm per day)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Temporary with a view to becoming permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583
• Actual salary: 4,660
• Pay scale: Grade C, Point 5

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; therefore, all positions are offered subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and references confirming your suitability to work with children.

At Pear Tree Infant and Nursery School we pride ourselves as being a vibrant and diverse community that works closely with parents as partners. We are passionate in promoting an ethos of mutual respect and high expectations for all children. We ensure that learning is fun, active and challenging

The Governing body and Head Teacher are extremely proud of the school community and are seeking to appoint 2 Additional Needs Teaching Assistants. We seek individuals who are passionate and sensitive to the needs of working with children who are from disadvantaged backgrounds and have additional needs.

We would expect that you have experience of working with children with SEND and have a genuine passion to help children flourish in our school. Please state clearly on the application form the experience you have working with SEND children.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Inspire and enthuse all key groups of children to aim high.
• Assist children with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.
• Help pupils understand instructions.
• Provide a secure, caring and enriching environment for all the children
• Works in close collaboration with colleagues as a valued member of a team.
• Offers children creative learning opportunities.

What the school offers its staff

We are proud to offer:

• Children who are enthusiastic to learn, grow and extend their learning experiences.
• A staff who are passionate about continued professional development and growth as a school community.
• A committed and supportive senior leadership team who are committed to staff wellbeing.
• Parents who are valued partners in helping every child aim high.
• An inclusive setting which excels in the provision for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children.
• A happy school which embraces diversity.

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.

We have 2 roles available.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; therefore all positions are offered subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and references confirming your suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

SEN L1 Teaching Assistant - Job Description.pdf - 244 KB (opens in new tab)

SEN TA Personal Specification.pdf - 36 KB (opens in new tab)

About Pear Tree Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 257 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pear Tree Infant School website
• Email address: k.foxton@peartreei.derby.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01332767244
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pear-tree-infant-school

At Pear Tree Infant and Walbrook Nursery Schools we pride ourselves as being a vibrant and diverse community that works closely with parents as partners. We are passionate in promoting an ethos of mutual respect and high expectations for all children. We ensure that learning is fun, active and challenging.

Arranging a visit to Pear Tree Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.foxton@peartreei.derby.sch.uk.

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