Highfields Spencer Academy
Level 1 Teaching Assistant
Level 1 Teaching Assistant at Highfields Spencer Academy, based in Derby, East Midlands. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Derby, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
Reference d5e21fac36181843ce0c04157d8a646f890d2f40
About the role
At Highfields Spencer Academy, we are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our growing team from September. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a school on a strong upward journey, where relationships, high expectations and a love of learning sit at the heart of everything we do.
We are a vibrant and diverse primary school, driven by our core values of Respect, Inspire, Success and Empathy (RISE). Our curriculum is carefully designed to provide meaningful, engaging learning experiences, ensuring every child is empowered to thrive both academically and personally.
Purpose of Role
To contribute to School objectives by effectively and efficiently undertaking a range of duties to support the excellent teaching and learning of pupils; providing general and specific assistance to pupils in all aspects of the curriculum under the strategic direction of the Principal and with daily guidance and supervision from the classroom teacher.
Measurable Performance Objectives for classroom-based Education support professionals will relate to:
The delivery of high-quality support to children and young people
Accelerating the progress of groups
Developing high quality resources
Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date.
The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.
Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer
Reference: d5e21fac36181843ce0c04157d8a646f890d2f40 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 24 Nov 2026 · Listed via Highfields Spencer Academy
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