Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Salary details: £ - £

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Join us on an exciting journey of transformation and excellence.

At Tapestry Learning Partnership, we believe in the power of education to change lives. Formed in January 2026 through the merger of two strong trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, we are building a future where every child succeeds and flourishes.  

About the Role

The ideal candidate will provide dedicated personal care and wellbeing support to pupils with additional needs, ensuring their safety, comfort and dignity throughout the school day. Responsibilities include supporting with personal hygiene, mobility, medical and physical needs, and emotional regulation, enabling pupils to access learning and daily routines. The role requires close collaboration with teaching staff, SEN teams and external professionals, and a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and promoting pupils’ independence. 

Who We’re Looking For

Morton Primary Academy is seeking a caring and committed Level 1 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs. The role includes providing personal care, supporting physical and emotional wellbeing, and helping pupils access learning safely and with dignity. Working closely with teaching and SEN staff, the Level 1 Teaching Assistant will play a key role in promoting independence, inclusion and safeguarding within a supportive school environment. 

About Morton Primary Academy

Morton Primary Academy is a close-knit, community-focused school that prides itself on being a safe, nurturing and aspirational place for children to learn and grow. Guided by its CARDS values; Considerate, Aspirational, Responsible, Determined and Safe, the school creates a positive culture where every child is known, supported and encouraged to achieve their best. Its curriculum is broad, engaging and designed to build strong foundations in knowledge, confidence and curiosity, while also celebrating the school’s village identity and strong relationships with families. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils feel valued and motivated, making the academy a warm, inclusive environment where children thrive both academically and personally. 

Why Join Tapestry Learning Partnership?

As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work–life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing 

This is your chance to be part of something special.  Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact. 

Tapestry Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list.  All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK. 

Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found at: Tapestry Learning Partnership 

Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their preemployment checks. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). 

If you are interested and wish to have an informal conversation to discuss the role or would like to visit the school, we would be happy to arrange this, please call 0115 9322920.   

Further details about our school can be found on our website: Morton Primary Academy - Home 

To apply for this position, please visit our careers page via our website: Tapestry Learning Partnership  

Interview date: Friday 11 September 2026 

If you would like to visit the Academy which we would highly recommend, these will take place on Friday 4^th September or Monday 7^th September when the Academy reopens, please contact Lianne Jackson via email admin@morton.djanogly.org or 01773 872360 to book an appointment.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.