Teaching Assistant Level 1

Ashbrook Junior School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3HF

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,322 - 24,597

Teaching Assistant Level 1 job summary

Teaching Assistant

Ashbrook Junior School

TA1 GLCP-C 5-6 £24790- £25183 FTE

TA2 GLCP-D 7-12 £26403- £28598 FTE

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday 8:15- 3:45pm Wednesday 8:15- 4:45pm

Contract Type: Full time, permenant

Reporting to: Head of School and SENCo

Join Our Team

Are you passionate about helping children thrive both academically and socially? Do you enjoy supporting pupils to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential?

Ashbrook Junior School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. Applications are welcomed from candidates suitable for both Teaching Assistant Level 1 and Level 2, with the successful applicant appointed at the appropriate level based on their qualifications, skills and experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside teachers and support staff to provide high-quality support for all learners, including pupils with SEND and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

Support pupils' learning across the curriculum through high-quality classroom support, planned interventions and personalised learning.

Work with individual pupils and small groups to help them access learning and achieve their potential.

Support children with SEND, including those with SEMH needs, using calm and effective strategies to promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

Encourage pupils' independence, confidence and resilience.

Assist with the preparation of learning resources and classroom activities.

Support pupils' social, emotional and personal development.

Help maintain a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment.

Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, carers and external professionals.

Provide personal and intimate care where required.

Accompany pupils on educational visits and other school activities.

Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Has experience of working with primary-aged children.

Has experience of supporting pupils with SEND or is keen to develop this expertise.

Is patient, caring, nurturing and enthusiastic.

Can build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Uses effective behaviour management strategies and promotes inclusion.

Can adapt learning to meet individual needs.

Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Enjoys making a positive difference to children's learning and wellbeing.

We Can Offer:

A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community.

Friendly, dedicated and experienced staff.

A supportive leadership team committed to excellence.

High-quality professional development and training opportunities.

The opportunity to work within Transform Trust.

A rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference to children's lives every day.

Ashbrook Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all safer recruitment checks.

Closing Date: Tuesday 14th July

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information or an application pack, please contact the school office. If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please leave your contact details and a member of the leadership team will get in touch.

Please complete an online application form

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

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 173 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ashbrook Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ashbrook-junior-school

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