Teaching Assistant – Nottingham

Location: Nottingham Nottinghamshire
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Sector: Primary Education / SEN Support
Contract Type: Full-Time Long-Term (Term Time Only)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive dependent on experience

About the School

A friendly and inclusive primary school in Nottingham is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support classroom learning and pupil development. The school has a strong reputation for creating a supportive safe and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to succeed academically and socially.

The teaching assistant role is a key part of the schools commitment to providing high-quality personalised support. Teaching assistants work closely with class teachers and senior staff to deliver targeted interventions support pupils with additional needs and enhance the learning experience for all children.

The school values collaboration professional development and teamwork ensuring staff feel supported and empowered to make a meaningful impact on pupils learning and wellbeing.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant you will work under the guidance of class teachers to support pupils learning social development and inclusion. You may work with individuals small groups or across the whole class to support differentiated learning promote independence and ensure pupils engage fully with lessons.

You will play a crucial role in supporting children with additional needs assisting with classroom management and delivering interventions as directed by the teacher or SENCo. This role is ideal for someone patient observant and passionate about helping children achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant will include:

Supporting teaching and learning across the classroom
Working with individuals or small groups including children with SEND or EAL
Supporting childrens communication social and emotional development
Assisting with classroom routines transitions and personal care if required
Implementing strategies from Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or support plans
Observing recording and reporting on pupil progress
Promoting independence confidence and positive behaviour
Working collaboratively with teachers SENCo and other staff
Supporting the development of inclusive classroom practices
Ensuring safeguarding health and safety procedures are followed

The Ideal Candidate

The school is seeking a Teaching Assistant who demonstrates:

Experience supporting children in a classroom setting
Patience empathy and a nurturing approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Flexibility and willingness to support pupils with a variety of needs
Commitment to inclusive practice and supporting all learners

Desirable but not essential:

Previous experience in SEN support
Qualifications in teaching support or education (Level 2/3)
Experience with literacy or numeracy interventions

Training Support & Development

The school provides:

Induction and mentoring support
SEN-specific training and professional development
Opportunities to progress within teaching or specialist support roles
Supportive leadership and collaborative staff team

Safeguarding Commitment

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks satisfactory references and safeguarding training.

Why Apply

Work in a supportive well-resourced school environment
Long-term role with term-time hours
Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils learning
Access to professional development and training
Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team