Inclusion Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Silverhill Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 0QE16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
November 2026 Date TBC
Closing date
6 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Term time, part time: 37 hours a week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 Months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full time equivalent salary
- Grade E – SCP 10-14 (Pro-Rata 39 weeks)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a member of staff to cover up to 12 months for Maternity Leave cover, who is a highly motivated, specialist teaching assistant with experience of working with children who have additional needs to join our friendly Inclusion Team to support pupils with specific needs. You will need to work closely in partnership with the school and families to ensure the best possible learning experiences for our pupils.
Qualities we are looking for:
- a sense of humour
- experience in working with pupils with a wide range of needs, including those with learning difficulties and those with personal care needs
- highly effective, enthusiastic, positive and caring
- adaptable and flexible
- high expectations for learning and strong behaviour management skills
- knowledge of how to promote independence in a learning environment
- able to assist in adapting the curriculum and lesson plans to suit the needs of the child
- a ‘whatever it takes’ attitude to remove barriers to learning
What the school offers its staff
At Silverhill we offer:
- happy, well-behaved children who are ready to learn
- supportive staff, parents and governors
- plenty of opportunities for professional development
Further information about the job
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 Silverhill Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 418 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- admin@silverhill.derby.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01332 511138
We are passionate about making children feel amazing about themselves!
Through engaging experiences, we promote self-esteem and nurture inquisitive minds. By valuing creativity, individuality and celebrating every success, no matter how small, children can follow their passions and strengths.
At Silverhill, you can simply ‘Be Yourself’
Arranging a visit to Silverhill Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@silverhill.derby.sch.uk.
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