Permanent Teaching Assistant Level 1

Borrow Wood Primary School is looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant who has the knowledge, skills and understanding to work with individuals and groups of children. This role will initially be working within our foundation unit but the expectation is for all TA’s to be able to work across the whole primary school.

We are looking for a person who:

• Has experience of working with children within a foundation unit

• Has high expectations and can deliver engaging learning

• Is prepared to develop an innovative and exciting approach to learning


• Has the ability to reflect on and develop their own practice

• Is well organised and a proactive team player

• Is calm and flexible

This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated team of individuals committed to inclusion.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For further information and to visit the school please contact Mrs Nicola Molloy via the school email: businessmanager@borrowwood.derby.sch.uk. We have set aside two dates for a visit: Monday 17 October at 3.50pm and Wednesday 19th October at 11.30am.

Please complete a Derby City Council Application Form and email the application, together with a covering letter/personal statement to businessmanager@borrowwood.derby.sch.uk.

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 1 November at 9am. INTERVIEWS TO TAKE PLACE: Friday 18 November