Full Time Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Poulton Lancelyn Primary School; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Poulton Lancelyn Primary School invites applications for a teaching assistant to support teaching and learning. The post is 5 days a week, 8:30am to 4pm, with a staff meeting on Wednesdays until 5pm. It is a fixed-term contract with a possibility of extension beyond the academic year.

DBS disclosure and vetting are required for safeguarding children. Closing date is Thursday 5 November 2026 at midday; interviews will be held in the week commencing 9 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Can demonstrate outstanding classroom practice.
• Has high expectations of children, behaviour and personal development.
• Has a passion for supporting the needs of all children.
• Has a positive outlook and loves developing children's learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with teaching and learning.
• Work as part of the school team and inspire trust and confidence in children.
• Attend staff meetings on Wednesdays until 5pm.

Skills

Outstanding classroom practice

High expectations of children

Passion for supporting needs of all

Positive outlook and developing growth

Job description

Overview of the Post - Due to an increase in funding, we are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant to join the dedicated team at Poulton Lancelyn Primary School to assist with teaching and learning.

We require a caring, committed individual who has the ability to work as part of the school team and inspire trust and confidence in children. We are looking for a teaching assistant with experience who:

• Can demonstrate outstanding classroom practice
• Has high expectations of children, behaviour and personal development
• Has a passion for supporting the needs of all children
• Has a positive outlook and loves developing children's learning

The current vacancy is for 5 days, Monday to Friday, working from 8:30am to 4pm, with a staff meeting on Wednesday until 5pm. Initially, this is a fixed term contract with the possibility of extending this beyond the academic year.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 5th November 2026 at midday.

Poulton Lancelyn Primary School is an Academy which is part of the Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure and will follow a stringent vetting and induction process.

Interviews will take place W/B 9th November 2026.

Poulton Lancelyn Primary School, Venables Drive, Bebington CH63 9LY. Email: [e-mail].