Teaching Assistant
Palterton Primary School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6UN8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 August 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week - Full Time - Fixed Term - Term Time Only
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 Months
Full time equivalent salary
- £22,094.89 - £23,923.66 per annum (FTE: £26,141.85 - £28,305.58)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of young people with additional learning needs?
About you…
This rewarding opportunity is for someone who is compassionate, committed and passionate about helping young people thrive both academically and personally.
We are looking for a teaching assistant to join our inclusive primary school and play a key role in the classroom.
The successful candidate will be resourceful, empathetic, flexible, inspirational and forward thinking.You will have highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, be able to inspire and motivate students and colleagues to achieve their best and be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
Your role…
As a Teaching Assistant you’ll provide learning support to promote an individual pupil’s progress.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer…
At Palterton Primary School we’re proud to be part of Redhill Academy Trust, a community Trust that values and invests in its people. You can expect:
- A warm welcome and thorough induction
- Supportive teams and professional networks
- High-quality CPD through the Redhill Teaching Hub
- Personalised appraisal via our ‘My Contribution’ scheme
- Recognition and celebration of your achievements
Our Trust is a regional leader in teacher training and high-quality professional development, delivered through the DfE designated Redhill Teaching Hub. The Redhill College of Leadership and Development offers excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region.
Explore our full range of staff benefits: Redhill Academy Trust - Why Work For Us?
Why Redhill Academy Trust?
Our mission is simple: Working together to help all our students achieve their best - now and in the future.We’re proud to serve our communities with high-performing academies that transform lives and opportunities. Learn more: Redhill Academy Trust - Mission & Values
Further information about the job
Your role…
As a Teaching Assistant you’ll provide learning support to promote an individual pupil’s progress.
How to apply
Click ‘apply now’ to complete our on-line application form.
For further details regarding this post please contact Julie Whittaker on j.whittaker@Palterton.org.uk .
For information on our recruitment process please visit: Redhill Academy Trust - Recruitment Process
Redhill Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS and child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Palterton Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 87 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- j.whittaker@Palterton.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01246 823143
Arranging a visit to Palterton Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.whittaker@Palterton.org.uk.
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