Teaching Assistant

Derby Diocesan Academy Trust; Killamarsh; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant for St. Giles CE Primary School in Killamarsh. This fixed-term role until August 2026, part-time at 31.25 hours per week, involves supporting teaching and learning in a friendly educational environment. Applicants should have relevant experience and a passion for working with children. The position offers professional development opportunities and a supportive team. Applications should be submitted by January 4, 2026, to the Head of School.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting teaching and learning in a primary school setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and students.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the classroom.
• Contribute to school improvement initiatives.
• Work with children across various subjects.

Skills

Relevant experience

Ambition

Ability to work with children

Job description

Teaching Assistant – St. Giles CE Primary School, Killamarsh. Fixed-term contract until 31 Aug 2026. Salary Grade 7, points 8-11, pro-rated part-time. Hours per week 31.25, weeks per year 39. Start date as soon as possible. Age range primary.

Job outline

An exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant at St Giles CE Primary School, a proud Church of England school in the Derby Diocesan Multi Academy Trust. The role supports teaching and learning, working with children and contributing to school improvement. The successful candidate will have relevant experience, be ambitious and ready for a new challenge.

• Enthusiastic and polite children
• A welcoming and friendly working environment
• A supportive senior leadership team committed to your success
• Dedicated and friendly staff focused on school improvement
• Ongoing high-quality professional development opportunities
• CPD opportunities

Application information

To apply, submit completed application forms to Amelia Stanley, Head of School – [e-mail] by the closing date. Only DDAT application forms will be accepted. Candidates must have a right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.

Closing Date: 4 Jan 2026.
Provisional Interviews: Friday 9 Jan 2026.

For full role details, see the attached "Job Description and Person Specification" document, and for application forms, see the "Support Staff Application Form" and "Monitoring Form" documents.

DDAT welcomes a diverse population of children and staff and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity. 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; all cases are judged individually. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected.