Teaching Assistant

Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Employee support services

Collaborative team environment

Multi-academy trust progression

Job summary

Flying High Partnership is seeking a confident teaching assistant to join the Year 5 & 6 team at Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy. You will support learning during teacher absence or PPA, delivering prepared activities and maintaining a positive, inclusive classroom.

The role requires at least Level 3 qualification in education and classroom experience, with strong communication and collaborative skills. You will contribute to a supportive school community across our multi-academy trust.

Qualifications

• Experience in a classroom setting, with responsibility for whole-class supervision.
• Confidence in managing behaviour and delivering lessons from prepared plans.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with teaching teams.
• A positive, inclusive mindset and commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Delivering whole-class lessons during PPA or teacher absence, ensuring pupils remain engaged and on task.
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively and promoting a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing, including working with small groups or individuals when required.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff to maintain high standards of learning.
• Upholding safeguarding procedures and modelling the school’s values at all times.

Skills

Classroom experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 qualification in education

Job description

About Us:

Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy is a vibrant and inclusive primary school where children are at the centre of everything we do. We are proud of our warm, welcoming ethos and strong sense of community, where every child is supported to achieve their very best. Our strapline of 'Nurture and Love to Educate' is threaded through everything that we do across school.

Our dedicated staff team works collaboratively to create an environment where curiosity is encouraged, individuality is celebrated, and learning is brought to life through a rich, broad, and balanced curriculum. We place high importance on wellbeing, both for our children and our staff, and are committed to nurturing a positive, purposeful culture in which everyone can thrive. As a two form entry school, our teaching assistant team are invaluable in providing support and education for the children in our care.

About Flying High:

Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 35 primary schools across Derbyshire, 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 confident, enthusiastic, and adaptable teaching assistant to join our Year 5 & 6 team. This role is essential in ensuring continuity of learning when teachers are absent or require PPA cover. You will lead whole-class teaching under an agreed system of supervision, following prepared plans and maintaining a positive learning environment. you will also be responsible in providing educational support for children needing intervention, as well as providing pastoral care to our children.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering whole-class lessons during PPA or teacher absence, ensuring pupils remain engaged and on task.
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively and promoting a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing, including working with small groups or individuals when required.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff to maintain high standards of learning.
• Upholding safeguarding procedures and modelling the school’s values at all times.

We Are Looking For

• Experience working in a classroom setting, ideally with responsibility for whole-class supervision.
• Confidence in managing behaviour and delivering lessons from prepared plans.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teaching teams.
• A positive, resilient individual who values inclusion and contributes to the wider life of the school.
• A relevant qualification or experience in education. Needs to be at least Level 3 qualified in an educational field.

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

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact the school office.

Early application is advised, as we may interview and appoint before the closing date.

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.