Teaching Assistant

Derby City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site gym

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme

Job summary

Littleover Community School in Derbyshire is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our SEND team. The role involves supporting students with SEND to achieve their full potential, both in class and across the school environment, with a focus on promoting independence and inclusive learning.

The post is permanent and runs during term time with 35 hours per week. You will collaborate with the SENDCo, teachers and families, supporting planning, monitoring progress and supervising enrichment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Ability to promote independence and manage classroom activities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to SEND students in the classroom and wider school.
• Monitor student progress and contribute to planning of learning.
• Support enrichment activities, school visits and examinations.
• Liaise with SENDCo, families and external agencies as needed.

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Teaching Assistant Job reference 000012436 Date posted 18/08/2026 Application closing date 04/09/2026 Working Pattern Term time Salary Grade E SCP 10-14 £27,694 - £29,540 Actual: Grade E SCP 10-14 £22,632 - £24,140 Contractual hours Blank Basis Blank Job category/type School Support Attachments Blank Job description

Littleover Community School
Hours: 35 Monday to Friday
Week per year: 39 Term-Time, including Inset days
Contract type: Permanent

Many thanks for your interest in the Teaching Assistant position. We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic individual to join our highly regarded SEND team and play a key role in supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to achieve their full potential. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to the educational experience, progress and wellbeing of young people within a supportive, inclusive and ambitious school community.

Working closely with the SENDCo, Deputy SENDCo, teaching staff, families and external agencies, the successful candidate will provide tailored support to students both in the classroom and across the wider school environment. The role includes supporting learning, promoting independence, monitoring progress, contributing to student‑centred planning, and acting as a key worker for a designated group of students. You will also have opportunities to support enrichment activities, school visits, examinations and the wider life of the school.

As a school, we are committed to continuous improvement so that we can continue to evolve to match the changing needs of our students, parents and carers, staff and wider school community. Our governors and staff are fully committed to serving the needs of our school community in these challenging social times, including continuing to develop the very strong academic performance of our school. If you feel you could contribute to this vision, we would be very pleased to receive your application.

Littleover Community School is an 11‑18 comprehensive, community school. We are a Local Authority maintained school and have a positive working relationship with Derby City Council.
For further details regarding this post, please see the attached Applicant Information Pack. We welcome visits to the school, to request a visit, or for further information, please contact [e-mail]

Employment benefits

• There are an extensive range of benefits that are available to you as an employee of Littleover Community School.
• For your health and wellbeing there is access to a free on site gym and an employee assistance programme.
• You will have access to the Derby City Council Rewards platform, which hosts a wide range of benefits such as the Cycle2Work scheme, benefits and offers at an extensive network of retailers, Tusker Car Lease Scheme and more!
• These benefits run alongside others such as access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (depending on your role), free on-site car parking, free annual flu jab and a friendly, supportive working environment!

Completed application forms, with a supporting letter explaining why you feel you have the qualifications, experience and personal qualities required for this post, should be returned by email to [e-mail]

Littleover Community School is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 04 September 2026. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Please see here for Application Pack

Please see here for Application Form