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Job details
Job title: Teaching Assistant - 2 Posts
Job reference 000012552
Date posted 09/10/2026
Application closing date 20/10/2026
Working Pattern As specified
Salary Grade C or E dependent on qualifications & experience
Contractual hours 35 Basis Part time
Job category/type School Support
Location: St James C of E Infant and Nursery School
Hours: 35 hours per week, 8.00am to 3.30pm (with half an hour unpaid lunchbreak)
Contract type: 1 x Permanent 1 x Temporary to cover Maternity leave, possibility of becoming permanent - Term-time only
Start date: November 2026
The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic and inclusive Teaching Assistant to support children within our inclusive Infant School. The post will initially be in a Year 2 class. The post is to cover a maternity leave contract with the possibility of becoming permanent.
We are looking for someone who is:
- open to learning new strategies
- experienced in using positive behaviour strategies to engage children in learning activities so their social and emotional skills are developed to support their readiness to learn
- has good communication, ICT and organisational skills
- passionate about the learning and development of children and creating opportunities for children to succeed and move their learning forward
- physically fit and mobile
- committed to inclusive education
If you enjoy working with children and have a passion for children’s social and emotional development and truly believe in inclusion, we would be delighted to hear from you. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share in this. The successful candidate will therefore require an enhanced DBS clearance.
Closing date for applications: 12.00pm 20th October 2026. Any applications received after this time will not be accepted
Interviews to take place: Thursday 22nd October 2026
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Teaching Assistant - 2 Posts employer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Derby City Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff while making a significant impact on the community. With generous annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to equality and inclusion, employees are supported in achieving a healthy work-life balance. The council also offers extensive learning and development opportunities, ensuring that every team member can grow their career in a collaborative and ambitious environment.
