Teaching Assistant

Beeston Fields Flying High Academy; Stapleford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPL opportunities

Career progression

Employee assistance programme

Great working environment

Make a difference

Job summary

Beeston Fields Flying High Academy is a wonderful diverse primary and nursery school where children receive an exceptional education. This posting is for a Teaching Assistant to join our caring team, supporting children across the classroom and working closely with the class teacher to deliver high-quality learning experiences.

Whether 1:1, in groups, or across the class, you will help every child feel safe, happy and able to achieve their potential, upholding safeguarding, confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with children and is passionate about supporting growth and learning.
• Positive and proactive team member who communicates well and collaborates with others.
• Good level of literacy and numeracy; able to follow teacher direction and support learning confidently.
• Values inclusion and believes in the potential of every child.
• Understands safeguarding and wellbeing in a school setting; maintains professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during teacher-led activities, encouraging independence and active participation.
• Prepare and maintain a positive and engaging classroom environment; assist with displays and resources.
• Promote positive behaviour and support children’s social development during learning and break times.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to support 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.

Skills

Working with children

Team collaboration

Literacy & numeracy

Inclusion

Safeguarding

Confidentiality

Job description

Beeston Fields FHA is a wonderfully diverse primary and nursery school, where children receive an exceptional education.

There are two guiding principles which support our efforts every day. The first principle is that of excellence. Everything we do is led by our desire to show excellence...this might be in our approach to work, the way we treat others, the manners we use towards our peers and visitors or in the way we respond to new experiences. You will hear the word 'excellent' many times as you move through school. The second principle is that of empowerment. We want our children to feel empowered to be the best they can be, to make positive changes to their world and to achieve their academic and personal goals. We want our children to be empowered to show 'good character and heart' as well as striving for excellence.

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

• Support pupils during teacher-led activities, encouraging independence and active participation.
• Prepare and maintain a positive and engaging classroom environment, including assisting with displays and resources.
• Promote positive behaviour and support children’s social development during learning and break times.
• 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

• Someone who enjoys working with children and is passionate about supporting their growth and learning.
• A positive and proactive team member who communicates well and works collaboratively with others.
• An individual with a good level of literacy and numeracy, who is able to follow teacher direction and support learning confidently.
• Someone who values inclusion and believes in the potential of every child.
• A flexible, dependable person who maintains professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
• Someone who understands the importance of safeguarding and wellbeing in a school setting.

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.