Grade 4 Teaching Assistant

Nottinghamshire County Council; Ruddington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

The opportunity to work with wonderful

Excellent CPD opportunities

Growing professional environment

Friendly, caring team

Wellbeing of staff

Nurturing whole-child approach

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant for Bunny C of E Primary School in Bunny. The role is part-time, fixed term until 31 August 2028, 26.5 hours per week, pay point 8 (£27,709 pro rata).

The post supports the class teachers, runs group interventions and may include some 1:1 work with pupils with additional needs. We require a caring, creative practitioner with primary school experience and a Level 4 qualification or equivalent.

Qualifications

• A caring, nurturing and creative practitioner with a proven record of supporting primary pupils.
• Experience of working in a primary school.
• Experience of working with children with additional needs (e.g., ASD, ADHD).
• May involve some 1:1 or small group support to ensure learning outcomes.
• Commitment to inclusion and a positive attitude, even during challenging moments.
• Ability to liaise with class teachers, outside agencies and parents to develop IEPs.
• Flexible and collaborative team member with a passion for wellbeing and development of all children.
• Relevant Level 4 qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support class-based learning and assist teachers with daily activities.
• Provide group interventions and/or 1:1 support for children with specific needs.
• Cover PPA/class duties as required.
• Support the wellbeing and development of all pupils within a nurturing environment.

Skills

Primary school experience

Additional needs support

1:1 and small group

Inclusion ethos

Team player

Communication with staff

Education

Level 4 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Salary or Hourly Rate

Pay point 8 - £27,709 pro rata

Type of vacancy

Fixed Term

Work pattern

Part Time

Duration

Until 31st Aug 2028

Hours per week

26.5

Work Base

Bunny C of E Primary School, Bunny, NG11 6QW

Additional Documents

Bunny Person Specification Grade 4 TA Sept 26.pdf – 51KB

Additional Documents

Bunny TA-primary-grade-4 job description Sept 26.pdf – 128KB

Additional Documents

supportstaffapplicationform.docx – 108KB

Additional Documents

Converted File supportstaffapplicationform.docx.pdf – 509KB

Closing Date

13 November 2026 12:00

We are looking for an excellent, motivated and innovative teaching assistant to join our wonderful team either as soon as possible or in January for the right candidate. This role is mainly class based supporting the class teachers, providing group interventions and/ or supporting children with specific needs. There will be some PPA/class cover required also.

Bunny C of E Primary school is a welcoming and inclusive school with a strong nurturing ethos. We have high expectations of pupil progress and behaviour and are ambitious for all our staff and children.

At Bunny C of E Primary school, we are committed to a child-centred approach that develops children as independent and curious learners. Our curriculum develops the whole child, enabling all children to reach their potential whilst developing their wellbeing alongside academic progress.

You will be expected to have a flexible and creative approach to situations, be a great team member and communicator, but above all have a passion in supporting the wellbeing and development of all our children.

We are looking for:

• A caring, nurturing and creative practitioner to join our team who can evidence a proven record of implementing the National Curriculum.
  
• Someone who has experience of working in a primary school.
  
• Someone who has experience of working with children with additional needs – e.g. ASD, ADHD
  
• As a key member of the team this may involve some working 1:1 and in small group basis with children with additional needs to ensure learning outcomes are supported and achieved alongside peers.
  
• A teaching assistant who is committed to inclusion, who believes all children can achieve.
  
• Someone who is confident and has a positive attitude even during some challenging moments.
  
• Someone who has the attributes to deliver high quality social and emotional support
  
• Someone able to liaise with class teachers, outside agencies and parents to help develop individual education plans and contribute to educational reviews.
  
• Someone who will use initiative to support and facilitate individual learning needs to ensure rapid progress
  
• Someone who supports our beliefs that core values, and our own school values should underpin all we do and are at the heart of all aspects of school.
  
• Someone with a relevant level 4 qualification or equivalent.

In return we can offer you:

• The opportunity to work with wonderful children who are keen to learn and will make you smile every day!
  
• An environment where you can grow and develop
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• A thriving, friendly, caring team environment
• An organisation committed to supporting and enabling the wellbeing of all staff
• A school that believes in nurturing the whole child and places the children at the heart of every decision

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.
• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.