Teaching Assistant Level 2

Salary details: £ - £

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed teaching assistants who have the knowledge, skills and drive required to make a difference to the lives of children in our community, including within Early Years. 

Posts: 1x Permanent and 1x Temporary (1 year) positions available 

This is a real opportunity to make your mark and contribute to the development of learning in our school. 

Hardwick Primary offers an inspiring modern learning environment for children, nurtured by a friendly, enthusiastic and supportive school team who believe our pupils deserve the best and who consistently strive to make improvements to our outstanding school. 

We are proud of our school, our pupils, our team, and our achievements and have CARE for one another at the heart of all we do. 

We are looking to appoint a creative, experienced and enthusiastic teaching assistant who:

• has high expectations and will use this to deliver engaging learning;
• has an innovative and exciting approach to learning;
• has the ability to reflect on and develop their own practice and that of others;
• is willing to play a key role in the development, delivery and enrichment of our curriculum;
• is well-organised and will make a positive contribution to our school team. 

The successful candidates will enjoy:

• rewarding children to work with;
• working with a friendly, dedicated and supportive staff team;
• outstanding facilities in our new (PFI) building;
• a commitment to your professional development.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks. 

To apply for this post, please complete the ‘Support Staff Application Form’ (state on the application form which position you are applying for) and ‘Monitoring Form’. Please submit completed applications to admin@hardwick.derby.sch.uk   

Applications are invited as soon as possible; we reserve the right to close applications early.  

Interview Conducted Week Commencing: 20 July 2026 

Applicants are invited to visit the school by appointment, please telephone or email the school office to arrange

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.