Teaching and Learning Assistant

Waingroves Primary School; Amber Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Waingroves Primary School, part of Embark Federation, is looking for two Teaching Assistants to support pupils across the school. You’ll work with teachers to help learning, wellbeing and development, helping create a classroom where every child feels safe, valued and inspired.

We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds who connect well with young people, stay calm, and are eager to learn and grow. DBS checks and safeguarding commitment are part of joining our inclusive trust.

Job description

We’re looking for two Teaching Assistants to join the team at Waingroves Primary School, where every child is seen, known, and valued. Whether you’ve worked in schools, youth work, care, or another setting — if you connect well with young people and believe in inclusion, we want to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is emotionally intelligent, positive and proactive. You’ll work across the school alongside our experienced team to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development, helping create a classroom where all children feel safe, supported and inspired.

About You

If you’re passionate about helping children succeed, love working as part of a team, and have the confidence to build strong relationships with pupils, this could be the perfect next step for you. We would be interested to hear on your application which year groups you have worked with/enjoyed working with.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Connects easily and positively with children
• Is calm, flexible and compassionate
• Can work closely with teachers and colleagues to deliver excellent support
• Is willing to learn and grow with us
• Is happy to work across the school

Why Work with Embark?

At Embark Federation, we believe that our people make the difference. We are a family of stand-out schools at the heart of our communities — and we’re proud to offer careers that are meaningful, supported and full of opportunity.

When you join an Embark school, here’s what you can expect:

A Sense of Belonging
Our values of Family, Integrity, Teamwork and Success shape everything we do. From your first day, you’ll be part of a supportive culture where relationships matter, collaboration is encouraged, and everyone feels welcome.

Purpose-Driven Work
You’ll be part of something that matters. Every role in our schools plays a vital part in shaping futures — and the work you do will have a lasting impact on the children, families and communities we serve.

Real Professional Development
We don’t just talk about development — we make it happen. Through high-quality training, mentoring, and learning networks across the trust, we’ll help you grow your confidence, your skills, and your career.

Innovation and Excellence
As a forward-thinking trust, we share best practice across our schools and empower our teams to innovate. You’ll work in an environment that values continuous improvement and supports creativity.

A Place You’ll Want to Stay
From staff wellbeing support to flexible working opportunities, we care about our people. We invest in you — not just for the role you’re in now, but for the future you’re building.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Embark Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment practices, including an enhanced DBS check. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, who share our commitment to inclusion.