Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.85 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Henlow, Bedfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Derwent Lower School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | TA04022026 |
Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated TA (with midday duties) based at Derwent Primary School
Full-time permanent contract Monday - Friday 8.45am-3.30pm (31.25 hours a week) with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
Level 2A point 3 £12.85ph (£24,796 per annum, pro-rata)
Applications are welcomed from current and newly trained teaching assistants
Person Specification
• Experience with supporting children in a learning environment
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and empathy in providing for children with additional needs in mainstream education
• A keenness to work closely with colleagues in a nurturing SEN provision on a mainstream school site
• Recent experience in working in the primary classroom
• Some knowledge of phonics
• Good knowledge of parent and report feedback including liaising with SLT and the SENCO
We can offer successful applicants:
• Enthusiastic children with parents who are very keen to work with the school in successful education for SEN pupils.
• Professional, dedicated and supportive colleagues.
• A well led, supportive and ambitious governing body.
• A welcoming environment where partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community are celebrated.
• A full programme of professional and curriculum development
Applications are through MyNewTerm only.
Please do not send CV’s.
For more information about our school please visit https://derwentschool.co.uk/
Closing date: Friday 27th February 2026
Interview dates: WC 2nd March 2026
Start date: Monday 13th April 2026
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS and Social Media checks.
We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement if a suitable applicant is appointed prior to 27th February 2026
Full-time permanent contract Monday - Friday 8.45am-3.30pm (31.25 hours a week) with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
Level 2A point 3 £12.85ph (£24,796 per annum, pro-rata)
Applications are welcomed from current and newly trained teaching assistants
Person Specification
• Experience with supporting children in a learning environment
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and empathy in providing for children with additional needs in mainstream education
• A keenness to work closely with colleagues in a nurturing SEN provision on a mainstream school site
• Recent experience in working in the primary classroom
• Some knowledge of phonics
• Good knowledge of parent and report feedback including liaising with SLT and the SENCO
We can offer successful applicants:
• Enthusiastic children with parents who are very keen to work with the school in successful education for SEN pupils.
• Professional, dedicated and supportive colleagues.
• A well led, supportive and ambitious governing body.
• A welcoming environment where partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community are celebrated.
• A full programme of professional and curriculum development
Applications are through MyNewTerm only.
Please do not send CV’s.
For more information about our school please visit https://derwentschool.co.uk/
Closing date: Friday 27th February 2026
Interview dates: WC 2nd March 2026
Start date: Monday 13th April 2026
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS and Social Media checks.
We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement if a suitable applicant is appointed prior to 27th February 2026