Teaching and Learning Assistant
Egginton Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6HP23 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): 22 hours and 30 minutes per week for each position, 39 weeks per year, (Monday to Wednesday for one post and Wednesday to Friday for the other post)
Contract type
- Fixed term - For the duration of the pupil's time at Egginton Primary School, (Monday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Friday) potentially until he finishes Y6 in July 2033.
Pay scale
- Grade 7 - Actual Salary £12,911.76 to £15,133.08 per annum (£24,796 - £29,062 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint 2 caring, patient and highly motivated Teaching Assistants to support a Reception-aged pupil with a vision impairment within our friendly, inclusive primary school.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant difference to a child’s early educational experience, supporting access to learning, independence, communication and social development within a nurturing EYFS environment.
The successful candidates will work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo, specialist advisory teachers, external professionals and parents to ensure the pupil can fully participate in all aspects of school life.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience working with children with additional needs
• Understands the importance of inclusive practice
• Is calm, adaptable and proactive
• Can build positive relationships
• Is committed to safeguarding children
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A welcoming school community
• Enthusiastic, caring pupils
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Support from specialist external agencies
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Egginton Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 62 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Egginton Primary School website
- Email address
- info@egginton.derbyshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01283 732748
We are a small rural school situated at the heart of the village community. Our main aim is to create a safe, stimulating and happy environment where children are encouraged and challenged to not just realise but exceed their potential in all areas of their academic, sporting and artistic endeavours.
Arranging a visit to Egginton Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@egginton.derbyshire.sch.uk.
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