Level Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

• have a HLTA qualification or equivalent
• have experience of whole class teaching in the primary phase
• be passionate and committed to improving the life chances of our pupils and making a difference;
• be a positive role model who can inspire and motivate; can provide a high level of support to children, catering for their individual needs;
• support and champion the school’s ethos and values; be a team player who is positive and flexible.

• the opportunity to join a positive, supportive and forward‑thinking staff team;
• outstanding professional development opportunities led by our dynamic senior leadership team in partnership with the Trust;
• the opportunity to contribute to the development of the school at this exciting stage of our journey;
• enthusiastic, polite and well‑mannered pupils;
• access to a package of wellbeing services such as physiotherapy, mindfulness, online gym classes and expert advice to support your wellbeing;
• access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

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Derwent Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance including an online check for shortlisted candidates.. This role is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).