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Teaching Assistant

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Castle View Primary School · Matlock · Derbyshire

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning within our primary school. Working closely with the class teacher, you will assist in delivering engaging lessons, supporting individuals and small groups to achieve their full potential, and helping to create a positive, inclusive classroom environment. The role involves preparing resources, promoting positive behaviour, and providing targeted support for pupils with additional needs. You will be a patient, organised, and caring individual with strong communication skills and a commitment to supporting children’s educational and personal development.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a motivated and caring individual who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development. The ideal candidate will be a reliable team player with good communication skills, patience, and a positive attitude. You should be confident working with children of varying abilities, including those with additional needs, and able to support both individual pupils and small groups. A flexible and organised approach is essential, along with a genuine commitment to helping create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

About Castle View Primary School and Nursery Castle View Primary School and Nursery is a caring, inclusive school where children are known, valued and celebrated as individuals. We recognise that every child has unique talents and abilities, and we see it as our responsibility to help them discover, develop and believe in these strengths.

Our school is founded on strong relationships, mutual respect and a deep sense of community. We promote kind, well-mannered behaviour and actively teach children to understand and appreciate difference.

Our vision, ‘Exceeding Expectations, Raising Aspirations’, underpins everything we do. We aim to ensure that children:

  • Achieve highly across a broad and engaging curriculum
  • Develop confidence, independence and resilience
  • Learn about themselves, others and the world around them
  • Are well prepared for future learning and life in a changing world

Castle View is a school where:

  • Inclusion and care are at the heart of daily practice
  • Children feel safe, supported and inspired to learn
  • High aspirations are nurtured from the earliest years
  • Staff work collaboratively and are proud of their school
  • Partnerships with parents and carers are genuinely valued

Why Join Tapestry?
As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:

  • A strong, supportive network of school leaders
  • High-quality professional development and leadership support
  • A culture that values wellbeing, balance and professional growth
  • Opportunities to shape and influence education across the Trust
  • Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing

About this school

Castle View Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–11

Not rated
Pupils
119
Avg teacher salary
£42,438
Pupil:teacher ratio
19.7:1
Academy trust
TAPESTRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

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

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Ofsted rating key

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Location

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Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3DS