Teaching Assistant

Nottinghamshire; Retford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Retford is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team. The role involves supporting children across all year groups, particularly in Key Stage 2, and fostering a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about education, have strong communication skills, and be committed to the well-being of students. This part-time position offers a supportive team atmosphere and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Support for professional development

Excellent working environment

Opportunity to work with wonderful children

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with children and their well-being.
• Excellent knowledge of working across all key stages.
• Ability to work effectively with and without direction.

Responsibilities

• Support Class Teachers to achieve high standards of learning.
• Work predominantly within Key Stage 2 and support children at lunchtime.
• Uphold the Christian ethos of the school.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Team Player

Attention to Detail

Education

Experience in Education

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Salary or Hourly Rate

£16,208 and £16,728 per annum (based on experience and qualifications), NJC Grade 3 points 5-7 (applications from experienced Grade 2 Teaching Assistants would be considered)

Type of vacancy

Fixed Term

Work pattern

Part Time - Term Time Only

Duration

Initially 12 months

Hours per week

21.25

Work Base

St Matthew's C of E Primary School, Normanton on Trent, NG23 6RW

Additional Documents Instance 1

KPF - G3 TA May 2025 Job Description and Person Specification (1).pdf – 133KB Opens in a new window

Additional Documents Instance 1

Support Staff Application Form (1).docx – 100KB Opens in a new window

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Closing Date

02 June 2025 09:00

Monday to Friday 8.45am to 1pm

The Governors of The Kite Primary Federation are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our hardworking and dedicated staff team, based at St Matthew’s C of E Primary School.

The successful candidate will work predominantly within Key Stage 2 but will also be required to work across all year groups, with children with SEND and also supporting the children at lunchtime for an hour. They will work with the Class Teachers to reach high standards of learning and achievement. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who can be confident in supporting and challenging children in their primary education, whilst upholding our Christian ethos.

St Matthew’s C of E Primary School is an inspirational place with a true sense of belonging to something special. We are a warm, friendly and vibrant school that is built on an ethos: “Aim High- Believe, Fly High- Achieve”. As a Church of England school, our students and staff create a nurturing community that we are extremely proud of.

We Can Offer You

• An excellent working environment, in a team that works together for the benefit of children in our school
• Wonderful children who love coming to school and who we are very proud of
• Support to develop you within this role, to be the best you can be, and to help you develop for your next career step
• An opportunity to be part of a supportive and driven team
• The opportunity for quality continuous professional learning
• A varied job where no day is the same!
• An organisation committed to supporting and enabling all staff
  
  

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Is passionate about working with children and puts the children’s needs and well-being before anything else
• Is interested in education and impacting on the lives of children
• Has an excellent knowledge and experience of working in the across all key stages.
• Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Can work effectively with and without direction
• Enthusiasm, energy, integrity, and professionalism
• Is a team player
• Has an eye for detail
  
  

Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact the school office to make an appointment on 01636821217 or at [e-mail] Interview Date: Friday 6th June 2025

Please submit your completed application to Mrs. Ramsay, Office Manager at [e-mail]

The Application form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded from this advert.

• 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.

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