Teaching Assistant Level 1

Zaytouna Primary School; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaytouna Primary School invites applications for a Level 1 Teaching Assistant. This full-time role (37 hours per week, term time only) is permanent with a salary in the range £22,004 to £22,353 per annum (Actual Salary).

The post involves supporting teaching and learning, complementing the curriculum delivery and managing resources while delivering high-quality lessons following planning. The successful candidate will be passionate about helping children achieve and will work closely with

Qualifications

• Suitably qualified, enthusiastic and hard-working Level 1 Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning in the classroom to maximise achievement and engagement.
• The role will complement the class teachers’ delivery of the national curriculum and assist in planning, resources management and delivering high quality lessons.

Responsibilities

• put children at the heart of your work
• provide creative, inspiring and enriching learning opportunities
• undertake activities to meet the physical, emotional and educational needs of individuals and groups, including those with special needs
• be an enthusiastic classroom practitioner with a positive attitude and high expectations of pupils’ attainment and behaviour
• have high expectations of pupils’ achievements and a commitment to excellent standards
• work well as part of a team

Skills

Enthusiastic

Teamwork

Classroom support

Communication

Job description

Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Required from as soon as possible

Full time – 37 hours per week

Term time only

Permanent

Salary Grade C point 5-6 (£25,583 - £25,989 FTE per annum)

£22, 004 - £22, 353 Actual Salary per annum

Zaytouna Primary School is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and hard-working Level 1 Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning in the classroom to maximise the achievement and engagement of our children. The role will include complementing the class teachers’ delivery of the national curriculum, work collaboratively with teaching staff assisting in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources and deliver high quality lessons following the planning given.

We warmly welcome applications from those who are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of children and thrives on challenging themselves and others to keep on improving.Our working relationships are positive, supportive and forward looking.

You will:

1. put children at the heart of your work
2. be able to provide creative, inspiring and enriching learning opportunities;
3. possess and use appropriate skills to undertake those activities necessary to meet the physical, emotional and educational needs of individuals and groups of children, including those with special needs
4. be an enthusiastic classroom practitioner with a positive attitude and high expectations of pupils’ attainment and behaviour
5. have high expectations of pupils’ achievements and a commitment to excellent standards;
6. work well as part of a team
7. be literate and numerate;
8. be enthusiastic, energetic and committed to making learning exciting;
9. have excellent communication skills with children and adults

In return we offer:

1. A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team that are driven

towards continuously raising standards.

1. Excellent professional development opportunities through an extensive range of network groups and other Transform Trust initiatives
2. Calm and purposeful learning environments
3. Friendly, polite, well-behaved children who deserve the very best
4. Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community
5. A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school
6. Career opportunities as part of a successful Multi Academy Trust

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday, 22nd September 2026

Interviews will be held: Week commencing Monday, 28th September 2026

Transform Trust is a Multi Academy Trust with over 9510 children in 27 Primary Schools covering Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire. Joining us, you will be part of an ambitious and innovative organisation. We have a strong focus on empowering our member schools to drive their improvement journey whilst maintaining their own individual identity and community focus.

We believe education has the power to transform lives and communities. Our purpose is to be an innovative and inclusive Trust working for all children.

We are an employer that encourages flexible working and promotes wellbeing through workload considerations.