Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Morton Primary Academy, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6HH

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  15 July 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  13 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £10,109.00 - £10,425.00 Annually (Actual)

Level 1 Teaching Assistant job summary

The ideal candidate will provide dedicated personal care and wellbeing support to pupils with additional needs, ensuring their safety, comfort and dignity throughout the school day. Responsibilities include supporting with personal hygiene, mobility, medical and physical needs, and emotional regulation, enabling pupils to access learning and daily routines. The role requires close collaboration with teaching staff, SEN teams and external professionals, and a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and promoting pupils’ independence.

Who We’re Looking For

Morton Primary Academy is seeking a caring and committed Level 1 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs. The role includes providing personal care, supporting physical and emotional wellbeing, and helping pupils access learning safely and with dignity. Working closely with teaching and SEN staff, the Level 1 Teaching Assistant will play a key role in promoting independence, inclusion and safeguarding within a supportive school environment.

Why Us?

You’ll be joining us at a very exciting time. In January 2026, two strong Trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, came together to form Tapestry Learning Partnership. This new chapter brings incredible opportunities for collaboration and growth. Tapestry’s vision is for every child to succeed and flourish by providing an exceptional educational experience.

We believe in the power of education to transform lives and are proud of our strong sense of community, our commitment to inclusion, and our culture of high expectations. As part of Tapestry Learning Partnership, you’ll benefit from:

A supportive network of like-minded professionals who share a clear vision and values.

High-quality, ongoing professional development for you and your team.

A passionate, committed wider team focused on:

Achieving the highest academic outcomes for all pupils.

Driving social change through education.

Providing exceptional pastoral care and enrichment opportunities.

Bespoke support from the Trust’s central team, tailored to your school’s needs.

Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school that is excited about its future.

For further information, please see the attached candidate pack. Visits to the academy are encouraged! If you wish to arrange a visit, discover more about this exciting opportunity, need any further information or you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact us to arrange a convenient date.

For further details about the Academy and Tapestry Learning Partnership, please view our careers pages on MyNewTerm.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Morton Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 103 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Morton Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/morton-primary-school-alfreton

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