Teaching Assistant Grade 2

The Methodist Church in Britain; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Career progression across partnership

Employee assistance programme

Staff wellbeing focus

Job summary

Flying High Academy in Mansfield is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils across the classroom under the guidance of the class teacher. The role includes whole-class support, small groups, and targeted 1:1 help for students with additional needs, fostering a positive learning environment.

You will promote positive behaviour, build relationships, and work with families to support inclusive learning while following safeguarding procedures and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check.
• Satisfactory references.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during teacher-led activities, encouraging independence and active participation.
• Support the whole class, small groups and 1:1 support for children with additional needs.
• Prepare and maintain a positive, engaging classroom environment, including displays and resources.
• Promote positive behaviour and support social development during learning and breaktimes.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to support their learning, wellbeing and personal development.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, support staff and families to create an inclusive environment.
• Maintain confidentiality, uphold safeguarding procedures and model the school's values.

Skills

Literacy & Numeracy

Job description

Teaching Assistant post at Flying High Academy, a primary school within the Flying High Partnership trust, supporting children across the classroom alongside the class teacher. The work covers whole-class support, small groups and one-to-one help for children with additional needs, plus promoting positive behaviour in lessons and at breaktimes. The post sits within a 38‑school primary trust and requires an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts as soon as possible.

What the job involves

• Support pupils during teacher-led activities, encouraging independence and active participation
• Support the whole class, small groups and 1:1 support for children with additional needs
• Prepare and maintain a positive, engaging classroom environment, including displays and resources
• Promote positive behaviour and support social development during learning and breaktimes
• Build positive relationships with pupils to support their learning, wellbeing and personal development
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, support staff and families to create an inclusive environment
• Maintain confidentiality, uphold safeguarding procedures and model the school's values

Skills & knowledge

• Good literacy and numeracy
• Communicates well and works collaboratively with others
• Follows teacher direction and supports learning confidently
• Values inclusion and believes in every child's potential
• Flexible, dependable and professional, keeping matters confidential
• Understands safeguarding and wellbeing in a school setting

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory references

Other

• Enjoys working with children and is passionate about their growth and learning
• Positive, proactive team member

What’s offered

• Extensive, high-quality CPL at every stage of career, including leadership development
• Opportunity to progress across the partnership
• Employee assistance programme offering counselling, financial support and legal advice
• Focus on staff wellbeing and a positive, purposeful culture
• Partnership people principles covering adaptability, recognition, employee voice and inclusivity