Experienced Teaching Assitant

Orchard Community Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2QU

4 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 August 2025

• Closing date

  28 April 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Hours of work: 8.30am-3.30pm (30 hours/week), five days per week, term time plus Inset days only (39 weeks).
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £17483
• Pay scale: Grade 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Responsibilities:

• Support in the implementation of high quality, interactive and memorable learning experiences for the children in our school
• Complement the work of the class teacher by providing in-class and small group learning support to enable pupils to achieve their potential
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher to adapt and deliver the curriculum to meet children’s needs
• Play a key role in delivering targeted interventions to pupils who need extra help to meet their academic targets, focusing on key subjects such as literacy and numeracy. This role will involve working 1:1 and in small groups, helping to build confidence, reinforce learning, and track progress.
• Supporting children with SEND in both individual and group settings
• Support vulnerable children who have SEMH and complex additional needs as part of our nurture provision
• Provide a positive, nurturing, and inclusive environment where all children feel valued and supported
• Encourage and promote positive behaviour, social skills, and self-esteem
• Monitor children’s progress and contributing to the development of personalised learning plans
• Be an active part of the school’s wider team, working with other staff and external agencies to support children’s development

Requirements:

• Solid understanding of current practices in supporting children's learning within a school setting, as well as behaviour management strategies
• Knowledge in key areas such as Literacy, Numeracy, and Science
• NVQ 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent
• Good level of general education - English and Maths GCSE passes are essential

Ideal Candidate:

• This role would suit experienced Teaching Assistants from primary/secondary/specialist education or somebody experienced in pre-school/youth work from a different setting wanting to transfer their skills

• Experience of supporting children with SEND (either through training or previous experience) is desirable.

In addition to fulfilling the Person Specification, the successful candidate will:

• Be an ambitious and highly skilled classroom practitioner with a strong child-centered approach and a genuine passion for working with children
• Demonstrate flexibility and resilience in order to respond to the dynamic needs of our students
• Have positive, proactive attitude, with the ability to remain calm and patient in challenging situations
• Be committed to their own professional learning
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people

• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to form positive relationships and work collaboratively with staff, children, and families.
• Have a commitment to the values of inclusion, respect, and empathy

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Orchard Primary School?

• Well-behaved, happy children who are eager and willing to learn
• Attractive, well-maintained working environment with excellent facilities and resources
• The chance to be part of a welcoming, hardworking and talented team that truly values each individual child
• Imaginative and creative approach to the curriculum with excellent enrichment opportunities
• Genuine commitment to continuing professional development and career progression
• Supportive Governing Body
• Strong collaboration through Symphony Learning Trust

Rated good by Ofsted, Orchard Community Primary School is a warm and joyful school with a highly motivated group of staff and wonderful pupils.

Orchard is also part of the Symphony Learning Trust - a high performing Multi-Academy Trust - that has outstanding learning and teaching at the heart of all its activities.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding
Orchard Primary School is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Short listed candidates will be asked to complete a self-disclosure form and online checks will be undertaken. The successful candidate will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
References will be sought in advance of the interview.
All job offers will be subject to successful DBS, medical clearance and references.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to school@orchard.leics.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

Teaching Assistant (Grade 6) Job Description and Person Specification.pdf - 211 KB (opens in new tab)

About Orchard Community Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 329 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Orchard Community Primary School website
• Email address: school@orchard.leics.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01332 810078
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/orchard-community-primary-school-derby

Arranging a visit to Orchard Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email school@orchard.leics.sch.uk.

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