Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Grange Nursery and Primary School in Derby is expanding and seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a child with complex SEND. You will support learning, communication, independence and full participation in school life, including personal care where required.

The role requires a full enhanced DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK; training will be provided. The successful candidate will join a supportive team focused on creating a caring, safe environment where every

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a child with complex SEND.
• Able to assist with personal care and mobility.
• Willing to undergo DBS checks and safeguarding training.
• Training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a child with SEND.
• Support learning, communication, independence.
• Assist with personal care and mobility where needed.
• Promote safety and inclusion in school life.

Skills

1:1 support

SEND support

learning support

people skills

Education

Enhanced DBS clearance

UK work eligibility

Job description

Closing date: 16 October 2026

Oak Grange Nursery and Primary School is a growing school located in the Boulton Moor/Chellaston area of Derby. Situated between Field Lane and Snelsmoor Lane, the school serves both the established Fellowlands community in Chellaston and the expanding Snelsmoor Lane development.

Since opening its doors to Nursery and Reception children in September 2023, Oak Grange has continued to grow year on year. From September 2026, the school will include:

• Nursery
• Reception
• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year 3

Would you like to join us on our journey?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a school community from its early stages, helping to shape and develop a learning environment where children are encouraged to be curious, aspire to achieve their best and develop a lifelong love of learning. Together, adults and children create a culture rooted in kindness, respect and belonging.

Do you share our vision to GROW?

At Oak Grange, our vision is for every child to become a Global Citizen, develop the Right Attitudes for Life, celebrate being One of a Kind, and experience Wonder and Awe throughout their learning journey.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant who will play an integral role within our team. The successful candidate will help ensure that every child at Oak Grange feels happy, safe, valued and supported to thrive as they begin their educational journey in our Nursery and Primary School.

This post is primarily working 1:1 with a child with complex SEND, including physical and mobility need role includes supporting learning, communication, independence, personal care and full participation in school life. Relevant training will be provided.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

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