Level 2 Teaching Assistant

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Tapestry Learning Partnership is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, well-organised, and supportive individual to join our dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant at Springfield Junior School. The successful candidate will be required to work where needed to support children across the Key Stage 2 age range, including our ERS unit. 

Flexible and committed Teaching and Learning Assistant

Are you passionate about working to support young children, some of whom may have a range of additional needs? Are you confident in working with children? Are you looking to join a friendly team who are committed to the learning and development of children?

If so, we have the role for you.  

The candidate must have experience and be able to build strong relationships and have high expectations for all children. They should be resilient, calm, kind and able to use their initiative as well as displaying strong behaviour management skills.  Experience of working with children with SEND is desirable.  Please read the person specification and job description very carefully to ensure you fit the criteria. 

Why Us?

You’ll be joining us at a very exciting time. In January 2026, two strong Trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, came together to form Tapestry Learning Partnership. This new chapter brings incredible opportunities for collaboration and growth. 

Tapestry’s vision is for every child to succeed and flourish by providing an exceptional educational experience. We believe in the power of education to transform lives and are proud of our strong sense of community, our commitment to inclusion, and our culture of high expectations. 

As part of Tapestry Learning Partnership, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of like-minded professionals who share a clear vision and values.
• High-quality, ongoing professional development for you and your team.
• A passionate, committed wider team focused on:
  • Achieving the highest academic outcomes for all pupils.
  • Driving social change through education.
  • Providing exceptional pastoral care and enrichment opportunities.
• Bespoke support from the Trust’s central team, tailored to your school’s needs.
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school that is excited about its future. 

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 - https://www.tapestrylearningpartnership.org/

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

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:  01283 217855 or email info@springfield.derbyshire.sch.uk

Further details about our school can be found on our website: https://springfield.derbyshire.sch.uk/ 

To apply for this position, please visit our careers page via our website: https://www.tapestrylearningpartnership.org/ 

Interview date:                                                           TBC

Potential Start date:                                             ASAP

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.