Teaching Assistant

Noel-Baker Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BR

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  19 September 2026 at 11:55pm

• Date listed

  19 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: FTE £29,542 - £32,046 (Actual Salary for 39 working weeks £25,598.76 - £27,768.53)

Teaching Assistant job summary

About the Role

We are seeking four dedicated, proactive and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join the team at Noel Baker Academy. Working under the direction of the SENCO, you will support pupils both in and out of the classroom, helping them to access learning, develop independence and achieve their full potential.

You will provide targeted support to individuals and groups, deliver interventions, contribute to learning activities, and assist pupils with a range of needs, including SEND, emotional and social development needs, and those requiring additional care or support.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about inclusive education, committed to safeguarding, and motivated by making a positive difference to the achievement, confidence and wellbeing of young people.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an experienced, caring and skilled individual who understands the important contribution Teaching Assistants make to pupils’ learning, development and wellbeing. The ideal candidate will be confident in supporting learning activities, working with pupils with individual needs, and contributing positively to the wider academy community.

The ideal candidate will:

Have GCSE pass level, or equivalent qualifications, in English/literacy and maths/numeracy, or significant demonstrable experience in a similar role.

Hold a relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent relevant qualification/experience linked to supporting teaching and learning.

Have experience of working within an education setting or equivalent, including supporting pupils to raise attainment through personal intervention.

Be able to support pupils with a range of individual needs and from a range of backgrounds, including pupils with SEND.

Understand how Teaching Assistants contribute to raising standards through promoting independent learning.

Have strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external agencies.

Be confident in supporting the planning, preparation and delivery of learning activities for individuals, groups or whole classes.

Have knowledge of appropriate behaviour management strategies and be able to apply these fairly and consistently.

Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Be organised, reflective and willing to continue developing professionally in line with the expectations of the role.

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 Noel-Baker Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1230 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Noel-Baker Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/noel-baker-academy

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