Teaching Assistant

Derby Diocesan Academy Trust; Bolsover; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for Bolsover Junior School. The role involves supporting children's learning in class and working with small groups to foster a positive and inclusive environment. Candidates should be dedicated to their work and aligned with Christian values. This is a permanent role with a starting salary between £27,088 and £29,062, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Support children's learning in class and work with small groups or individuals.
• Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Commitment to Christian values.

Skills

Caring and enthusiastic attitude

Ability to support children's learning

Experience working with small groups

Commitment to inclusive education

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Bolsover Junior School Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Grade 7, Points 8-11. FTE £27,088-29,062 Hours per week: 32.5 Weeks per year: 39 Start Date: asap

Job outline

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team at Bolsover Church of England Junior School. The successful candidate will support children’s learning in class, work with small groups and individuals, and help create a positive, inclusive learning environment rooted in our Christian values.

Application information

To apply please submit completed application forms to [e-mail] by the closing date. We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms. Please note that we will not consider CVs as part of the shortlisting. Closing Date: 26th January 2026 Provisional Interviews: 2nd February 2026

Legal and safeguarding

DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions. DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).