Teaching Assistant

Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School; Nottingham; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Continuous professional development

Employee assistance programme

Supportive team environment

Career progression across partnership

Wellbeing and inclusivity focus

Descripción de la vacante

Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School, part of the Flying High Partnership, is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support pupils across the classroom and 1:1 for those with additional needs. You will work closely with the class teacher and wider staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences and ensure every child feels safe and valued.

The role emphasizes supporting emotional development, inclusion, and strong relationships with families.

Formación

• Experience with children who have additional needs.
• Ability to adapt learning activities and resources.
• Reflective practitioner who records progress clearly.
• Calm, nurturing approach to support emotional development and inclusion.
• Reliable team player who follows safeguarding policies.

Responsabilidades

• Provide targeted support for pupils with SEND or additional needs, including supporting individual plans.
• Help deliver structured group activities, adapt resources, and track pupil progress under teacher guidance.
• Support pupils’ emotional and behavioural development to promote inclusion and confidence.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to support their learning, wellbeing, and personal development.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, support staff, and families to create a nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Maintain confidentiality, uphold safeguarding procedures, and model the school’s values in all interactions.

Conocimientos

SEND experience

Adapt learning activities

Observational skills

Calm and nurturing

Descripción del empleo

About Us:

Blue Bell Hill is a vibrant, inclusive primary school where children truly sit at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our warm and welcoming ethos, we nurture a strong sense of belonging and community, underpinned by high expectations for all. We encourage respect and care for ourselves and each other, ensuring that every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their very best.

Our dedicated and caring staff team works closely together to create an environment where curiosity blossoms, individuality is cherished, and learning flourishes. Through a rich, broad, and balanced curriculum, we bring learning to life and support children to grow in confidence, independence, and resilience.

Wellbeing is fundamental at Blue Bell Hill — for both children and staff — and we are deeply committed to fostering a positive, purposeful culture where kindness, ambition, and a love of learning can thrive side by side.

About Flying High:

Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way.

Our Partnership celebrates individuality, champions continuous improvement, and ensures every child thrives. With a strong focus on school-led professional development and leadership, we’re committed to growing exceptional teachers and inspirational leaders.

Together, we make every day count.

About the Role

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team. This role will involve supporting children across the classroom, working closely with the class teacher and wider school staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences and ensure all children are fully supported.

Whether you are supporting the whole class, working with small groups, or delivering 1:1 support for children with additional needs, your role will be crucial in helping every child feel safe, happy, and able to achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for pupils with SEND or additional needs, including supporting individual plans.
• Help deliver structured group activities, adapt resources, and track pupil progress under teacher guidance.
• Support pupils’ emotional and behavioural development to promote inclusion and confidence.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to support their learning, wellbeing, and personal development.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, support staff, and families to create a nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Maintain confidentiality, uphold safeguarding procedures, and model the school’s values in all interactions.

We Are Looking For

• An experienced and confident individual with a strong understanding of working with children who have additional needs.
• Someone who can adapt learning activities and resources to meet a variety of pupil needs.
• A reflective practitioner who observes, records, and communicates pupil progress clearly.
• A calm and nurturing adult who supports emotional development and helps pupils feel safe and included.
• A reliable team player who can build strong relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
• Someone who maintains high professional standards and follows safeguarding and behaviour policies effectively.

We Can Offer You:

• A commitment to people across our partnership, underpinned by our people principles: adaptability, wellness, recognising achievement, employee voice and engagement, professional development and growth, inclusivity, and collaboration.
• Access to extensive, high-quality CPL at every stage of your career, including opportunities to grow as a leader.
• The opportunity to progress across the partnership, realising your career ambitions.
• Access to an employee assistance programme that offers specialist support, including counselling, financial support, and legal advice.
• A fantastic working environment, with a team that works together for the benefit of the children in our schools.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children every day

Application Details

Flying High Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.