Teaching Assistant Level 1 - Grade C Pt 5-6
Beaufort Community Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6BTThis job expired on 13 November 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
13 November 2025 at 9:50am
Date listed
13 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus Inset Days
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- - Grade C Pt 5-6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team here at Beaufort Primary School. We need ambitious and driven candidates with a passion for helping children learn effectively. Everyone who visits our school comments on the calm atmosphere, the enthusiasm our children have for learning and the great sense of team amongst staff and children alike.
JOB PURPOSE
- To work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing specific support through both one to one or small group work under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher, SENCO and senior staff.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
- Work with individual pupils with EHCPs or small groups of pupils with IEPs
- Support pupils on specific programmes i.e. physiotherapy as outlined in their Education and Health Care Plan
- Assist with any behaviour management.
- Prepare activities for pupils as outlined in their IEPs.
- Keep records of pupils learning and outcomes.
- Assist with dressing, hygiene etc.
- Carry out allocated tasks under direct supervision of a qualified teacher.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. To promote and actively support the values of the school.
2. Work with individuals or small groups of pupils on learning programmes under the direct supervision of teaching staff.
3. Support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils.
4. Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task.
5. Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting any issues to the teacher as appropriate.
6. Support the teacher in preparing the learning environment photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of pupils work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.
7. Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene as required whilst encouraging independence.
8. Support the teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress/activities including SEND Support plans and attend reviews when relevant.
9. Work with other professionals as appropriate including health care professionals.
10. Working with other staff in the development, planning, implementation of learning programmes for specific pupils.
11. Develop and maintain good working relationships with parents/carers.
12. Undertake relevant training and CPD.
KEY ORGANISATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The Post holder will contribute to the school’s objectives in service delivery by:
- Ensuring compliance with Data Protection legislation
- At all times operating within the school’s Equal Opportunities framework
- Contributing to the maintenance of a caring and stimulating environment for pupils
Safeguarding
To be fully aware of and understand the duties and responsibilities arising from the Children’s Act 2004 and Working Together in relation to child protection and safeguarding children and young people as this applies to this role in our school To be fully aware and compliant to ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ and the school’s ‘Safeguarding and Child Protection’ policy
To ensure that the Headteacher or Designated Safeguarding Lead is made aware and kept fully informed of any concerns which may arise in relation to safeguarding and/or child protection
Equal Opportunities
Odyssey Collaborative Trust welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a workplace environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process
Application Details
At Beaufort Primary we value every individual and put our children at the heart of everything we do. If you think this sounds like you then come and visit us to see for yourself. Visits are positively encouraged. Please contact Steph Baird (details below) to arrange a convenient date. Please phone or email to arrange a mutually convenient appointment. Find out if we’re right for you! Contact Steph Baird on 01332 347275 or email s.baird@beaufort.odysseyct.org.uk.
Odyssey Collaborative Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment procedures and will require an enhanced DBS clearance and references from current and past employers. Further details of this post, the school and the Trust are included in this pack and details of how to apply can be found below.
How to Apply
Should you wish to apply for the post, please complete and return an application form along with a covering letter addressed to Beaufort Primary School which clearly demonstrates your suitability for this role. Applications can be submitted via email to s.baird@beaufort.odysseyct.org.uk or by post, for the attention of Steph Baird, to the following address: Beaufort Primary School, Hampshire Drive, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 6BT.
Wherever possible, please provide work email addresses for your referees.
Closing Date
Please ensure your application form arrives by 10.30am Monday 24th November 2025.
Interviews for the role will be held Thursday 27th November 2025
Our privacy notice can be found at https://www.odysseyct.org.uk/gdpr/
Beaufort Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post is regulated activity, successful appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and relevant recruitment checks that comply with guidance in the most recent version of Keeping Children Safe in Education.
We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services
Beaufort Primary is part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust
All members of staff will receive training in line with our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
Equal Opportunities
Odyssey Collaborative Trust welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a workplace environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process.
What the school offers its staff
Dear Candidate,
Thank you for showing an interest in the role of TA at our school. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to make a difference to our pupils at Beaufort Primary School in Derby. We are looking for a creative candidate who is dynamic and can cope with the occasional bump in the road!
We are looking for a candidate who will strengthen the team, who has good communication skills and will have our children’s best interests at heart.
Our school is part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust. Our Trust is committed to supporting and delivering education of the highest quality across the trust. Here at Odyssey, we share one vision; ‘Our Children Thrive - Our Colleagues Thrive - Our community Thrives.’
Each of our academies is unique and has their own values to provide our children with the opportunities they deserve. At Beaufort our values are based on our ‘BRAVE’ Curriculum: Brilliant Beaufort Minds, Respectful Relationships, Amazing Attitudes, Varying Vocabulary and Everyone is Equal.
This is a tremendous opportunity to make a difference and to be part of a dynamic and innovative staff team.
We look forward to receiving your application and working with you on your own professional journey to excellence.
About the school
At Beaufort Primary School our vision is for every child to become a successful, independent, resilient, lifelong learner and a responsible member of the community, who can achieve and grow in a nurturing and creative environment prepared for our ever-changing world.
The strong sense of a learning community; working together and caring about each other, is felt throughout the school and leads to a commitment by all members to recognise the importance of having a positive impact on their school, local community and beyond.
The aims provide the overall direction in which Beaufort Primary School wishes to move and provide the essential context within which our school vision can develop the curriculum and the ethos of the school can be achieved. They are built on the values and vision and summarise how the vision can be realised.
We develop positive learning relationships with our children and recognise the importance of this. We are proud of our children, staff and school.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children at Beaufort Primary School.
All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks,
scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the School.
On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to
safeguard our children and young people
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Beaufort Community Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 256 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Beaufort Community Primary School website
- Email address
- s.baird@beaufort.odysseyct.org.uk
At Beaufort Primary School our vision is for every child to become a successful, independent, resilient, lifelong learner and a responsible member of the community, who can achieve and grow in a nurturing and creative environment prepared for our ever-changing world.
The strong sense of a learning community; working together and caring about each other, is felt throughout the school and leads to a commitment by all members to recognise the importance of having a positive impact on their school, local community and beyond.
The aims provide the overall direction in which Beaufort Primary School wishes to move and provide the essential context within which our school vision can develop the curriculum and the ethos of the school can be achieved. They are built on the values and vision and summarise how the vision can be realised.
We develop positive learning relationships with our children and recognise the importance of this. We are proud of our children, staff and school.
Arranging a visit to Beaufort Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.baird@beaufort.odysseyct.org.uk.
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