Grade C, SP 5-6 £25,583 - £25,989 pro rata (based on FTE). Actual £19,413 - £19,722
Location: Portway Junior School
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Term time only
Contract type: Fixed term until 31/08/2027
Thank you for showing an interest in the role of Teaching Assistant at our school. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to support pupils at Portway Junior School in Derby. This role is varied, and we are looking for an adaptable, flexible and creative individual able to cope in a high pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities.
We are looking for candidates who will strengthen the team, have good communication skills and can work with a range of different stakeholders and a range of special educational needs. You will need to have the young people’s best interests at heart and have the initiative to support children in different
circumstances.
Our school is part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust. Our Trust is committed to supporting and delivering education of the highest quality across the trust. Each of our academies are unique, and have their own vision and values in order to provide our children with the opportunities they deserve. At Portway, we follow the Portway 5, to be: caring, friendly, responsible, respective and active. We are a kind and caring team who support each other. We have a happy, positive working environment and you will always find laughter in the staffroom.
This is a tremendous opportunity to make a difference and to be part of a dynamic and innovative staff team.
We look forward to receiving your application and working with you on your own professional journey to excellence.
Application Details
We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team here at Portway Junior School. We need ambitious and driven candidates with a passion for helping children learn effectively. Everyone who visits our school comments on the calm atmosphere, the enthusiasm our children have for learning and the great sense of team amongst staff and children alike.
At Portway we value every individual and put our children at the heart of everything we do. If you think this sounds like you then come and visit us to see for yourself. Visits are positively encouraged. Please phone or email to arrange a mutually convenient appointment. Find out if we’re right for you! Contact Kate Fernie on 01332 550113 or email [email protected]
Odyssey Collaborative Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment procedures and will require an enhanced DBS clearance and references from current and past employers. Further details of this post, the school and the Trust are included in this pack and details of how to apply can be found below.
How to Apply
Should you wish to apply for the post, please complete and return an application form along with a covering letter addressed to Portway Junior School, which clearly demonstrates your suitability for this role. Applications can be submitted via email to [email protected], Teaching Assistant in the subject line, or by post, for the attention of Kate Fernie, to the following address: Portway Junior School, Robincroft Road, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2GL
Wherever possible, please provide work email addresses for your referees.
Portway Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post is regulated activity,successful appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and relevant recruitment checks that comply with guidance in the most recent version of Keeping Children Safe in Education. We would like to remind candidates that it is illegal to apply for this position if you are included on the barred list.
We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services
Portway Junior School is part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust
All members of staff will receive training in line with our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. Our Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website https://portway-junior-school.secureprimarysite.
net/policies/.
The Odyssey Collaborative Trust has a robust Safer Recruitment Policy and checklist which will be followed at all times.
Equal Opportunities
Odyssey Collaborative Trust welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a workplace environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process.
Closing Date
Please ensure your application form arrives by 12 noon on Monday 6th July 2026. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Interviews for the role will be held on 13th July 2026.
Our privacy notice can be found at https://www.odysseyct.org.uk/gdpr/
