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Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Pear Tree Infant School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8PN

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  From June 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm (some flexibility)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 27,694
• Pay scale: Grade E, Point 10

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; therefore, all positions are offered subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and references confirming your suitability to work with children.

At Pear Tree Infant & Nursery School, we are a warm, inclusive, and creative learning community that serves a wonderfully diverse population. Our ethos is rooted in collegiality, wellbeing, and a shared belief that every child deserves the very best start in life. We pride ourselves on high expectations for all, fostering an environment where both children and staff can thrive.

We are seeking a dedicated, proactive, and experienced Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our passionate team. The successful candidate will be committed to nurturing curiosity, creativity, and confidence in our youngest learners, while contributing positively to our collaborative school culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting
• Experience working with children / young people
• Works in close collaboration with colleagues as a valued member of a team.
• Is innovative and creative in their style of approach

About You:

• A qualified Teaching Assistance, with an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)
• Competency in Maths and English at GCSE level, with excellent levels of spoken English.
• A reflective practitioner with a genuine passion for child development and early education.
• Skilled at building strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Committed to inclusion, creativity, and continuous professional growth.
• Energetic, flexible, and eager to contribute to a supportive, community-focused team.

What the school offers its staff

At Pear Tree Infant & Nursery school we offer:

• A school that values creativity and celebrates individuality.
• A supportive, collaborative team that prioritises staff and pupil wellbeing.
• Regular wellbeing initiatives for staff and children.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A community of passionate educators who love making a difference — and have fun doing it.
• A school that will host a brand-new purpose-built school building.

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 school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; therefore all positions are offered subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and references confirming your suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

TA L2 Personal Specification.pdf - 88.3 KB (opens in new tab)

TA L2 Job Description.pdf - 166 KB (opens in new tab)

About Pear Tree Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 257 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pear Tree Infant School website
• Email address: k.foxton@peartreei.derby.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01332 767244
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pear-tree-infant-school

At Pear Tree Infant and Walbrook Nursery Schools we pride ourselves as being a vibrant and diverse community that works closely with parents as partners. We are passionate in promoting an ethos of mutual respect and high expectations for all children. We ensure that learning is fun, active and challenging.

Arranging a visit to Pear Tree Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.foxton@peartreei.derby.sch.uk.

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