Teaching Assistant (fixed term)
Da Vinci Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4ET9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
3 September 2026
Closing date
9 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
30 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- 21,091.00 - 22,853.00
Teaching Assistant (fixed term) job summary
TEACHING ASSISTANT (LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT) – FIXED TERM
Da Vinci Academy, Derby, part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (Learning Support Assistant) to join our committed team. This role is vital in supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the academy, helping pupils to access the curriculum, achieve their potential and thrive within an inclusive learning environment. A key aspect of the role will involve supporting pupils with SEND and other vulnerable learners, both within the classroom and through targeted interventions.
Key responsibilities:
• Support individual pupils and small groups in accessing learning and making progress.
• Assist teachers with the planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities.
• Deliver and monitor targeted interventions within the classroom and Learning Centre.
• Support pupils with SEND to participate fully in school life and achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to an effective behaviour management strategy.
• Prepare learning resources and adapt materials to meet individual pupil needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external agencies.
• Support pupils' personal, social and emotional development and contribute to their wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Assist with breaktime, lunchtime and educational visit supervision as required.
• Maintain accurate records and provide administrative support relating to SEND provision.
We are looking for someone who:
• Enjoys working with children and young people and is approachable, patient and supportive.
• Has experience of working with children, ideally within an educational setting.
• Has experience supporting pupils with SEND or additional learning needs.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Is organised, reliable and committed to helping pupils succeed.
• Promotes inclusion, equality and respect for all members of the school community.
• Holds GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics together with a relevant Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
In return, we offer:
• A welcoming, supportive and collaborative staff team.
• High-quality professional development and training opportunities.
• Access to coaching and ongoing career development through L.E.A.D. Academy Trust.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• The opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to pupils' confidence, attainment and future opportunities.
Da Vinci Academy, Derby, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Da Vinci Academy adopts a rigorous Safer Recruitment Policy which is followed for every appointment.
If you are invited to interview, your suitability to work with children will be explored. As such you will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands which you have incurred.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Da Vinci Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 704 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Da Vinci Academy website
“Leaders put pupils’ interests at the heart of all that they do” - Ofsted 2021
Having converted to academy status at the heart of the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust in May 2017, Da Vinci Academy is now a successful secondary school with around 700 students and an increasing school roll (oversubscribed in KS3 and also next year’s intake). In summer 2019, we were proud to be the most improved Progress 8 school in Derby and in October 2021, we were rated ‘good’ by Ofsted. A copy of the report can be found on our website.
We are described as a ‘proudly inclusive school with a big heart and huge ambition’. A student-centred philosophy is supported by an unwavering commitment to the achievement of successful outcomes for each and every young person.
“The school is inclusive and welcoming to all. Pupils feel valued and cared for.”
Together with the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, a strong and clear vision is in place - one team changing worlds. Our vision is achieved by supporting all to Aspire, Believe, Learn, Achieve. This is what we all firmly believe in and strive for at all times. The benefit of our close-knit academy community is a real team environment where people genuinely care for each other and where students and staff alike can really shine.
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