Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7BT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | e7852857-32f9-4654-b0de-a1fcd7e80d38 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful applicant will work across various departments, interacting with teaching staff and supporting a range of pupils to allow them to fully access the curriculum and to fulfil their potential. There will also be a requirement to lead small groups or 1 to 1 sessions and to prepare creative resources. The role also requires significant time to be given to supporting pupils with internal and external examinations and assessments.
Applicants must have at least a Grade C in GCSE Maths and English and enjoy the challenge of working as part of a big team. The successful applicant will work closely with the SENDCO and SEND department as a whole. We look forward to receiving applications from motivated and organised individuals who can contribute significantly across the school.
What the school offers its staff
West Park is an 11 – 16 school based in Spondon with over 1450 pupils currently on roll. The school prides itself on exceptional pupil achievement, dynamic teaching and learning and excellent behaviour and engagement. We have a committed and talented staff team who work cohesively to get the best for all of our pupils, whatever challenges they may face. The pupils themselves are focussed, polite, positive and determined to take full advantage of the range of opportunities provided to them.
West Park is a single academy trust that has the autonomy to make the best decisions for their staff and pupils.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The successful applicant will work across various departments, interacting with teaching staff and supporting a range of pupils to allow them to fully access the curriculum and to fulfil their potential. There will also be a requirement to lead small groups or 1 to 1 sessions and to prepare creative resources. The role also requires significant time to be given to supporting pupils with internal and external examinations and assessments.
Applicants must have at least a Grade C in GCSE Maths and English and enjoy the challenge of working as part of a big team. The successful applicant will work closely with the SENDCO and SEND department as a whole. We look forward to receiving applications from motivated and organised individuals who can contribute significantly across the school.
What the school offers its staff
West Park is an 11 – 16 school based in Spondon with over 1450 pupils currently on roll. The school prides itself on exceptional pupil achievement, dynamic teaching and learning and excellent behaviour and engagement. We have a committed and talented staff team who work cohesively to get the best for all of our pupils, whatever challenges they may face. The pupils themselves are focussed, polite, positive and determined to take full advantage of the range of opportunities provided to them.
West Park is a single academy trust that has the autonomy to make the best decisions for their staff and pupils.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.