Derbyshire County Council
Level 1 Teaching Assistant
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Closing date: 06 September 2026
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At Tapestry Learning Partnership, we believe in the power of education to change lives. Formed in January 2026 through the merger of two strong trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, we are building a future where every child succeeds and flourishes.
About The Role
The ideal candidate will provide dedicated personal care and wellbeing support to pupils with additional needs, ensuring their safety, comfort and dignity throughout the school day. Responsibilities include:
- Supporting with personal hygiene
- Supporting with mobility
- Supporting with medical and physical needs
- Supporting with emotional regulation
Enabling pupils to access learning and daily routines. The role requires close collaboration with teaching staff, SEN teams, and external professionals, and a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and promoting pupils’ independence.
Who We’re Looking For
Morton Primary Academy is seeking a caring and committed Level 1 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs. The role includes:
- Providing personal care
- Supporting physical and emotional wellbeing
- Helping pupils access learning safely and with dignity
Working closely with teaching and SEN staff, the Level 1 Teaching Assistant will play a key role in promoting independence, inclusion, and safeguarding within a supportive school environment.
About Morton Primary Academy
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Morton Primary Academy is a close-knit, community-focused school that prides itself on being a safe, nurturing, and aspirational place for children to learn and grow. Guided by its CARDS values; Considerate, Aspirational, Responsible, Determined, and Safe, the school creates a positive culture where every child is known, supported, and encouraged to achieve their best. Its curriculum is broad, engaging, and designed to build strong foundations in knowledge, confidence, and curiosity, while also celebrating the school’s village identity and strong relationships with families. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils feel valued and motivated, making the academy a warm, inclusive environment where children thrive both academically and personally.
Why Join Tapestry Learning Partnership?
As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:
- A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
- High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
- A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
- Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing
This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.
Tapestry Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.
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Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found at: Tapestry Learning Partnership
Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their preemployment checks.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands, and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
If you are interested and wish to have an informal conversation to discuss the role or would like to visit the school, we would be happy to arrange this, please call 0115 9322920.
Further details about our school can be found on our website: Morton Primary Academy - Home
To apply for this position, please visit our careers page via our website: Tapestry Learning Partnership
Interview date: Friday 11 September 2026
If you would like to visit the Academy which we would highly recommend, these will take place on Friday 4th September or Monday 7th September when the Academy reopens, please contact Lianne Jackson via email admin@morton.djanogly.org or 01773 872360 to book an appointment.
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