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Teaching Assistant

Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Laceyfields Academy · Heanor · Derbyshire

Job description

Are you a motivated Teaching Assistant passionate about working with children? Do you, like us, always put children at the centre of everything you do? Do you have experience of working in a fast-paced school environment? Do you hold a Teaching Assistant qualification? Do you want your next challenge? If so, then you could be the right person to deliver outstanding learning opportunities for all our fantastic children. We are seeking a Level1 Teaching Assistant.

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.

For further information, please see the attached candidate pack. Visits to the academy are encouraged! If you wish to arrange a visit, discover more about this exciting opportunity, need any further information or you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact us to arrange a convenient date.

This position is due to start in September 2026 and is fixed-term until August 2027.

For further details about the Academy and Tapestry Learning Partnership, please view our careers pages on MyNewTerm.

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About this school

Laceyfields Academy

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–7

Good
Pupils
82
Avg teacher salary
£47,549
Pupil:teacher ratio
20.5:1
Academy trust
TAPESTRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7HJ

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Posted
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Closing date
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