Derbyshire County Council
Teaching and Learning Assistant
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Oak Grange Nursery and Primary School Teaching Assistant Opportunity
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
Would you like to join us on our journey?
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a school community from its early stages, helping to shape and develop a learning environment where children are encouraged to be curious, aspire to achieve their best and develop a lifelong love of learning. Together, adults and children create a culture rooted in kindness, respect and belonging.
Do you share our vision to GROW?
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At Oak Grange, our vision is for every child to become a Global Citizen, develop the Right Attitudes for Life, celebrate being One of a Kind, and experience Wonder and Awe throughout their learning journey.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant who will play an integral role within our team. 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.
This post is primarily working 1:1 with a child with complex SEND, including physical and mobility needs. The role includes supporting learning, communication, independence, personal care, and full participation in school life. Relevant training will be provided.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and actively encouraged. By visiting the school prior to applying, you will get a real feel for our school and be able to ask further questions, so please do telephone or email our school office for an appointment - 01332 978681, admin@oakgrange.org.
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On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' considering the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion.
Interviews to take place Thursday 22nd October 2026
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