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Teaching Assistant
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated TA (with midday duties) based at Derwent Primary School
Full-time permanent contract Monday - Friday 8.45am-3.30pm (31.25 hours a week) with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
Level 2A point 3 £13.28ph (£25,614 per annum, pro-rata)
Applications are welcomed from current and newly trained teaching assistants
Person Specification
- Experience with supporting children in a learning environment
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and empathy in providing for children with additional needs in mainstream education
- A keenness to work closely with colleagues in a nurturing SEN provision on a mainstream school site
- Recent experience in working in the primary classroom
- Some knowledge of phonics
- Good knowledge of parent and report feedback including liaising with SLT and the SENCO
We can offer successful applicants:
- Enthusiastic children with parents who are very keen to work with the school in successful education for SEN pupils.
- Professional, dedicated and supportive colleagues.
- A well led, supportive and ambitious governing body.
- A welcoming environment where partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community are celebrated.
- A full programme of professional and curriculum development
Applications are through MyNewTerm only
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/109457/EDV-2026-DPS-70308
Please do not send CV’s.
Closing date: Friday 9th October 2026
Interview dates: TBC
Start date: ASAP
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS and Social Media checks.
We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement if a suitable applicant is appointed prior to 9th October 2026
CLERK TO GOVERNORS
(Experience essential)
Required immediately.
Salary Scale: £100 per meeting plus appropriate fees for other agreed activities.
(approximately 14 meetings per year)
Derwent and Southill Federation is seeking an organised individual with good interpersonal and communication skills to support the work of the governing body. Experience of governance, including ensuring all the legal processes are followed is desirable. The Clerk will be accountable to the governors, working with them, the Chair of Governors committee chairs and the Headteacher
Duties will include attendance and minute taking at governors’ meetings and the preparation and electronic distribution of agendas, minutes and documents for all meetings. Discretion, confidentiality and flexibility along with good IT skills are essential for this role.
This post is home based but will require an ability and willingness to visit the school to deal with administrative tasks in addition to attending meetings in person. You will also be expected to attend any relevant training events.
Please note there are usually six full governing body meetings per year and approximately eight sub-committee meetings. All meetings are held during term time at Derwent Primary School, usually during late afternoon or early evening and meetings generally last two hours.
Please direct any questions regarding this role or for an informal discussion to chairofgovernors@derwentschool.co.uk
Applications are through MyNewTerm only
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/109457/EDV-2026-DPS-50349
Please do not send CV’s.
Closing date 4pm on Wednesday 20th October 2026
Interview date - TBC
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement if a suitable applicant is appointed prior to 20th October 2026.
LKS2 Class Teacher
Derwent Primary School – Henlow, Bedfordshire
Permanent contract full time
Open to ECT and MPS teachers
Start date January 2027
We can offer successful applicants:
Enthusiastic children and a robust well-supported behaviour management policy
Professional, dedicated and supportive colleagues and weekly research-led professional development offer
A fully involved and strategic governing body
A welcoming environment where the PTA are involved and engaged in the life of the school
Applications are through MyNewTerm only
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/109457/EDV-2026-DPS-57319
Please do not send CV’s.
We would also encourage candidates to book an informal chat with Mrs Rimmer, Headteacher and a tour around the school.
Closing date: 18th October 2026
Interview date: WC 19th October 2026
Start date: 4th January 2027
Our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS and Social Media checks.
We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement if a suitable applicant is appointed prior to 18th October 2026
Page updated: October 2026
