Level 2 Teaching Assistant

St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6FZ

16 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
2 June 2026

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours a week Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:30pm
Contract type: Fixed term - I year
Pay scale: Grade E Point 10-14

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Headteacher and Governors are looking to appoint an inspiring, enthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistant to be part of our hard-working team. St Peter’s is afriendly school with a caring, nurturing ethos, situated close to the city centre.

We are looking for someone who is fully committed to developing and improving teaching and learning and will seek to maximise the attainment of each child, enthusing and motivating their learning in the exciting and progressive times ahead.

What the school offers its staff

The successful candidate will enjoy:

Happy and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn.
Working with a friendly, dedicated and supportive staff team.
Opportunities and commitment to developing your professional skills and practice.

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.

To apply please submit completed applications forms toHelen Reader, Headteacher, athead@stpeters.derby.sch.ukby the closing date.

We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms. Please note that we willnotconsider CVs as part of the shortlisting.

Applications are invited as soon as possible, we reserve the right to close applications early. Visits to the school are encouraged and these should be arranged by contactingHelen Reader, Headteacher, athead@stpeters.derby.sch.uk.

Commitment to safeguarding

DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online , pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.