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Teaching Assistant

West Park School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7BT

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  25 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: £13.26 to £13.47

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful applicant will work across various departments, interacting with teaching staff and supporting a range of pupils to allow them to fully access the curriculum and to fulfil their potential. There will also be a requirement to lead small groups or 1 to 1 sessions and to prepare creative resources. The role also requires significant time to be given to supporting pupils with internal and external examinations and assessments.

Applicants must have at least a Grade C in GCSE Maths and English and enjoy the challenge of working as part of a big team. The successful applicant will work closely with the SENDCO and SEND department as a whole. We look forward to receiving applications from motivated and organised individuals who can contribute significantly across the school.

What the school offers its staff

West Park is an 11 – 16 school based in Spondon with over 1450 pupils currently on roll. The school prides itself on exceptional pupil achievement, dynamic teaching and learning and excellent behaviour and engagement. We have a committed and talented staff team who work cohesively to get the best for all of our pupils, whatever challenges they may face. The pupils themselves are focussed, polite, positive and determined to take full advantage of the range of opportunities provided to them.

West Park is a single academy trust that has the autonomy to make the best decisions for their staff and pupils.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

TA job advert March 26 v2.pdf - 312 KB (opens in new tab)

Teaching Assistant Job Description.pdf - 168 KB (opens in new tab)

About West Park School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1463 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: West Park School website
• Email address: charlotte.brewin@westpark.derby.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-park-school

West Park is an 11 – 16 school based in Spondon with 1450 pupils currently on roll. The school prides itself on exceptional pupil achievement, dynamic teaching and learning and excellent behaviour and engagement.

We have a committed and talented staff team who work cohesively to get the best for all of our pupils. The pupils themselves are focussed, polite, positive and determined to take full advantage of the range of opportunities provided to them.

❖Would you like to work in a single academy trust that has the autonomy to make the best decisions for their staff and pupils?
❖ Would you be inspired by working in a school where you are trusted as a professional and have the space to deliver creative and inspiring lessons?
❖ Would you flourish in a school that uses funding streams to benefit learning and to encourage modern and innovative approaches to learning, including virtual reality?

Arranging a visit to West Park School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email charlotte.brewin@westpark.derby.sch.uk.

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