Teaching Assistant Level 3
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
Derbyshire
- £27,724 - £29,542 per year
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- NJC Grade 4, point 7-12
- Job type:
- Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- 30/11/2026
- Apply by:
- 16 October 2026
Job overview
Minerva Learning Trust is a growing multi-academy trust committed to providing an outstanding education for students from a wide variety of backgrounds across Sheffield and Derbyshire. Founded in 2014, Minerva Learning Trust has expanded to a thriving family of schools, including primary, secondary, sixth form, and a unique post-16 provision. We have a strong track record of school improvement, successfully transforming schools from Ofsted ratings of RI and Inadequate to GOOD.
Dunston Primary & Nursery Academy is a large Primary School on the outskirts of Chesterfield, who pride themselves on being an inclusive school for all. We regard all staff and pupils as part of our family and whilst we have really high expectations of everyone, we maintain a caring and supportive ethos. We strongly believe in work life balance and we work with our staff to actively promote and improve wellbeing.
We are seeking to appoint a hard-working and highly organised individual to undertake the important role of a Specialised Teaching Assistant in our Enhanced Resource. Candidates are encouraged to contact the school for an informal discussion about the role with Mrs Louise Parker, Headteacher arrangements for this can be made by contacting Miss Lucy Parkes, via e-mail lparkes@dunston-mlt.co.uk.
The closing date is at 9am on Friday 16th October 2026 and interviews are TBC.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Statutory Information - Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence. Further information is available by contacting Miss Lucy Parkes via e-mail:
Please ensure that you do not fill in a Local Authority application form in respect of this vacancy, ONLY MINERVA LEARNING TRUST APPLICATION FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please provide telephone numbers and email addresses for yourself and referees.
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About Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
- Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
- Dunston Lane, Newbold, Chesterfield
- Derbyshire
- S41 8EY
- United Kingdom
We think our school is special. We have happy, well behaved pupils; enthusiastic and skilled staff; and an ethos that values and supports everyone to enable them to achieve their potential. We have extensive school grounds and we are looking forward to developing our school buildings as the number of children on roll increases.
Our last Ofsted inspection in May 2016 rated our school Good in all areas. In February 2018, we joined Cavendish Learning Trust to secure the next step of success for our school.
Our Belief
To create a happy, secure learning environment, where all children and staff feel safe, cared for and confident. To provide an atmosphere which is stimulating, challenging and where enthusiasm is nurtured and supported.
Ethos
We provide an atmosphere which is positive, stimulating and vibrant, where children and staff feel safe and happy.
Learning
Our high quality learning environment will stimulate enquiring minds to achieve each individual's potential.
Community
We aim to develop strong links with parents and the wider community.
Creativity
We provide an environment which supports an individual's natural curiosity and embraces a diverse approach to learning.
Aspirations
We want children to have and apply the knowledge and skills relevant to the needs of their life in society, now and in the future.
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