Teaching Assistant

The Bolsover School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6XA

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week - Permanent, Term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Redhill Academy Trust Pay Scale, Band 7, Scale Points 32 - 36 Actual salary: £22,824.01 - £24,713.14 per annum (FTE: £27,004 - £29,239)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you enjoy working closely with young people and supporting them to build confidence, independence and resilience?

We are looking for two teaching assistants to join our inclusive secondary school and play a key role in the classroom.

The successful candidates will provide support and guide the education of students with challenging learning difficulties. Experience in working with students with a wide range of SEND and a desire to work with young people in supporting their welfare and wellbeing is essential.

What the school offers its staff

At The Bolsover School we’re proud to be part of Redhill Academy Trust, a community Trust that values and invests in its people. You can expect:

• A warm welcome and thorough induction
• Supportive teams and professional networks
• High-quality CPD through the Redhill Teaching Hub
• Personalised appraisal via our ‘My Contribution’ scheme
• Recognition and celebration of your achievements

Our Trust is a regional leader in teacher training and high-quality professional development, delivered through the DfE designated Redhill Teaching Hub. The Redhill College of Leadership and Development offers excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region.

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.

Click ‘apply now’ to complete our on-line application form.

For further details regarding this post please contact Richard Topley on r.topley@thebolsoverschool.org.uk

For information on our recruitment process please visit: Redhill Academy Trust - Recruitment Process

Commitment to safeguarding

As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Teaching Assistant - JD PS - TBS.pdf - 223 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Bolsover School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 911 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Bolsover School website
• Email address: a.wagstaffe@thebolsoverschool.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-bolsover-school

The Bolsover School is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.

Arranging a visit to The Bolsover School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email a.wagstaffe@thebolsoverschool.org.uk.

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