Teaching Assistant

Ashbrook Junior School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3HF

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  25 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £9,913.84 - £11,082.20 actual salary per annum

Teaching Assistant job summary

Ashbrook Junior School

Teaching Assistant - Level 1 or Level 2

Level 1 Grade C Points 5-6 

£9,913.84 - £10,071.17 Actual (£25,583.00 - £25,989.00 FTE per annum)

Level 2 Grade D, Point 7–12

£10,231.61 - £11,082.20 Actual (£26,403-£28,598 FTE per annum)

Hours: 16.67 hours per week (12:00- 15:20 Mon- Fri) 39 weeks

Contract Type: Part time - Permanent

Reporting to:  Head of School and SENCo

Are you passionate about supporting children to thrive both academically and socially? We are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant Level 1 or 2 to join our dedicated team at Ashbrook Junior School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside teachers and support staff to help create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every child can succeed.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Has experience of working with primary-aged children 

Is patient, nurturing and enthusiastic 

Has excellent communication and teamwork skills 

Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families 

Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children 

Has a good understanding of behaviour management and inclusive practice 

Is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school 

We Can Offer:

A welcoming and supportive school community 

Friendly and dedicated staff 

Opportunities for professional development and training 

A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children’s lives 

The opportunity to work within Transform Trust 

Ashbrook Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Closing Date: Friday 25th September

Interview Date: TBC

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 Ashbrook Junior School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 168 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ashbrook Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ashbrook-junior-school

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