Teaching Assistant — Growth, Wellbeing & Learning Impact

Edwalton Primary School; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Professional development

Employee assistance programme

Great working environment

Make a difference

Job summary

Edwalton Primary School in Nottingham is seeking a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit team. You will support children across the classroom, work with the class teacher and wider staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences, and ensure every child is fully supported.

The role is for 3 days a week (2 days may be considered). HLTA-qualified or working towards HLTA status is preferred, and you will assist with whole-class teaching, small groups, and 1:1 support,

Qualifications

• HLTA-qualified or working towards HLTA status.
• Experience delivering whole-class teaching under supervision (PPA/short-term cover).
• Ability to plan, assess, and provide feedback to support pupil progress.
• Positive role model who can lead and mentor staff.
• Strong communicator with teaching teams, parents, and external professionals.
• Committed, resilient, inclusive with safeguarding duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for teaching staff including leading class teaching under supervision and PPA cover.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver learning activities under supervision.
• Assess and report pupil progress across curriculum areas.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to support learning and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff and families to create an inclusive environment.
• Uphold safeguarding and model school values in all interactions.

Skills

HLTA-qualified

Whole-class teaching

PPA cover

Mentoring staff

Safeguarding

Communication

Job description

Edwalton Primary School in Nottingham is seeking a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit team. You will support children across the classroom, work with the class teacher and wider staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences, and ensure every child is fully supported.

The role is for 3 days a week (2 days may be considered). HLTA-qualified or working towards HLTA status is preferred, and you will assist with whole-class teaching, small groups, and 1:1 support,