Teaching Assistant – Maternity Cover
Job Description
Teaching Assistant – Maternity Cover
Reference: JUL
Expiry date: 08:00, Mon, 3rd Aug 2026
Location: Oak Grange Nursery & Primary School
Benefits: All employees: Local Government / Teachers Pension Scheme Permanent, Contracted employees: SAS Employee Assistance Programme – Cyclescheme
22.75 hours per week, term time only (5 days per week, daily hours variable)
Scale 3 spinal points 6 – 8
Oak Grange Nursery and Primary School is a growing school located in the Boulton Moor/Chellaston area of Derby. Situated between Field Lane and Snelsmoor Lane, the school serves both the established Fellowlands community in Chellaston and the expanding Snelsmoor Lane development.
Since opening its doors to Nursery and Reception children in September 2023, Oak Grange has continued to grow year on year. From September 2026, the school will include:
- Nursery
- Reception
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
The successful candidate will help ensure that every child at Oak Grange feels happy, safe, valued and supported to thrive as they begin their educational journey in our Nursery and Primary School.
Responsibilities include supporting classroom activities, assisting teachers, and promoting a positive learning environment.
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification, including a full enhanced DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK.
Interviews to take place 3rd August 2026
