Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Hilltop Primary Academy, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1NB

33 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  2 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,917.00 - £26,736.00 Annually (FTE) L2 Teaching Assistant Pay Scale – £19,663- £20,285 Pro rata

Level 2 Teaching Assistant job summary

A Level 2 Teaching Assistant at Hilltop Primary Academy plays a key role in supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing, working closely with teachers to help every pupil achieve their full potential. At present, the academy is recruiting for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant within its nursery provision, providing high-quality support to ensure the effective delivery of early years education.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping children achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will have experience of working with children, strong communication skills and a commitment to creating a positive, inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.

About Hilltop Primary Academy

Hilltop Primary Academy is a welcoming and inclusive school for children aged to 3 to 11, where every child is encouraged to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Located in Ashbourne, the academy offers a nurturing learning environment with a strong sense of community, where pupils are known, valued and supported as individuals. With dedicated staff and high expectations, Hilltop Primary Academy provides engaging, high-quality teaching that inspires a love of learning and builds confidence. As part of Tapestry Learning Partnership, the school benefits from strong partnerships and shared expertise, ensuring pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education and beyond.

Why Join Tapestry Learning Partnership?

As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing

This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.

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 Hilltop Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 126 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ashbourne-hilltop-primary-and-nursery-school-ashbourne

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