Teaching Assistant

The Heights Primary School; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Heights Primary School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learning and pupil development. This full-time, permanent role involves assisting in classes, supporting pupils individually and in groups, and helping maintain accurate pupil records.

You will work under the Deputy Headteacher, Inclusion lead and Class Teacher to foster an inclusive, safe learning environment. The successful candidate will have strong experience with children, good communication and organisational

Qualifications

• Has strong relevant experience working with children.
• Good communication skills in engaging with pupils, parents and staff.
• Good organisational skills to manage classroom tasks and records.
• Works well as part of a supportive team and is adaptable.
• Calm, patient, caring and enthusiastic with a sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups across the curriculum.
• Assist in implementing individualised support and maintain pupil records.
• Support safeguarding, health, safety and pupil welfare as directed.
• Attend to pupils' well-being and promote positive behaviour.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Flexibility/Adaptability

Calm and patient

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Salary: Scale point 2

Contract: Full time, permanent , 31.5 hours per week

Closing date: Sunday 01/11/2026

Interview date: In w/c Monday 02/11/2026

Start Date: TBC

The Heights Primary school is an ambitious and diverse school where the children are at the heart of everything we do. Our emphasis is on supporting and developing every child so that they can reach their own full potential. We have committed and highly experienced staff who care deeply about the children and work together to provide the best possible educational experience. We are seeking an energetic, committed and flexible individual to join our supportive team.

Main Purpose

Supporting and Delivering Learning

• 1. To make a positive impact on the education, behaviour and social skills of pupils.
• 2. To support access to learning for all pupils.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching and learning

• Teach classes in the absence of the class teacher
• Support pupils (1 to 1 and in small groups) with learning across the curriculum, in line with national learning strategies.
• Assist in the implementation of individualised support.
• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the guidance of the Deputy Headteacher, Inclusion lead and Class Teacher.
• Assist the Class Teacher with maintaining pupils’ records as requested.
• Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.
• Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed.

Administrative Duties

• Prepare classrooms as directed for lessons and clear afterwards.
• Prepare and present displays of pupils’ work.
• Provide clerical / admin support, e.g. photocopying, filing, collecting money.
• Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use.
• Mark work where appropriate

Support for the pupils

• Attend to the pupils’ safeguarding, personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
• Supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others
• Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate.

Support for the school

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.
• Help promote positive behaviour management.
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals, such as speech and language therapists.
• Be proactive in matters of safeguarding and health and safety.
• Attend relevant meetings as required.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, during break and lunchtimes. This will be arranged on a rota basis.
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
• Lead an extra curricular club
• Undertake any other duties of a similar nature as required by the teacher, Deputy Headteacher or Headteacher.

Person Specification:

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong relevant experience working with children.
• Can support pupils, using effective learning strategies.
• Has good communication skills.
• Has good organisational skills.
• Is able to inspire young minds and make learning fun.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Has the ability to work closely with teachers, parents and associated professionals.
• Is flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances and requirements.
• Is calm and patient.
• Is caring and conscientious.
• Is enthusiastic, with a sense of humour and positive attitude.
• Is willing to undertake training and professional development.
• It would be an advantage to have some experience of working with children with special educational needs.

We would be delighted if you would join us in delivering our exciting vision for the benefit of the pupils we serve.

Our school forms part of the Bellevue Place Education Trust (BPET), a family of high-performing primary schools across London and Berkshire. We have a clear vision to deliver the highest standards of education, blended from the best of the state and independent sectors. We strive for all children to Learn, Enjoy, Succeed.

The Heights Primary and BPET are committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Heights Primary and BPET are committed to being equal opportunities employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or belief, colour, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, nationality, ethnic or national origin. All recruitment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.