Teaching Assistant L4

Parkdale Primary School; Carlton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkdale Primary School in Nottingham is seeking two Level 4 Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to support teaching and learning and maximise participation. You will work with class teachers to plan enriching lessons, deliver intervention sessions for key groups, and provide teacher cover when required.

Our large, multicultural community values care and continuous improvement. We welcome applicants who are passionate about making a real difference, with strong communication skills and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Qualified HLTA with appropriate experience.
• Capable of planning and delivering small-group sessions.
• Able to cover teacher duties and PPA when required.

Responsibilities

• Work with class teachers to plan and deliver interventions and high-quality lessons.
• Provide teacher and PPA cover when required.
• Support learning and maximize participation for groups of children, including those with special needs.

Skills

HLTA role

Classroom management

Intervention delivery

Special needs support

Team collaboration

Communication skills

High expectations

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Level4Teaching Assistant(HLTA) x 2

Required September 2026

Full time

Term time only

Permanent

SalaryGradeFpoint20-24 (£32,597-£35,412FTEper annum)

£ 28,037.17Actual Salaryper annum

Parkdale Primaryisseeking to appoint2suitably qualified,experienced, highly motivated, anddedicatedLevel4Teaching Assistant(HLTA)to support teaching and learning in the classroom to maximise the participation ofour children.

The roles will includeworking withthe class teacherstocreatea stimulating learning environment through excellent classroom practice,plan and deliver interventionsessions for key groups of childrenandwhen required provideteacher and PPA cover, deliveringhigh quality lessons following the planning given.

We are a large, happy, multi-cultural school on the outskirts of the City of Nottingham, just (by a few hundred metres) into the County of Nottinghamshire. We are part of the Transform Trust, a multi-academy trust based in the East Midlands.

We pride ourselves on our caring, nurturing approach and going the ‘extra-mile’ to help children and their families. We are a community school, with several of the staff living in the neighbourhood and some even having attended here as pupils!

We warmly welcome applications from those who are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of children and thrives on challenging themselves and others to keep on improving.Our working relationships are positive, supportive and forward looking.

You will:

1. Bean excellent Specialist/ Higher Level Teaching Assistant, who loves working with children
2. Be able to provide creative, inspiring and enriching learning opportunities;
3. Possess and use appropriate skills to undertake those activities necessary to meet the physical, emotional and educational needs of individuals and groups of children, including those with special needs
4. Be an enthusiastic classroom practitioner with a positive attitude and high expectations of pupils’ attainment and behaviour
5. Have high expectations of pupils’ achievements and a commitment to excellent standards;
6. Work well as part of a team
7. Be enthusiastic, energetic and committed to making learning exciting;
8. Have excellent communication skills with children and adults

In return we offer:

1. A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team that are driventowards continuously raising standards.
2. Excellent professional development opportunitiesthrough an extensive range of network groups and other Transform Trust initiatives
3. Calm andpurposeful learning environments
4. Friendly, polite, well behaved children who deserve the very best
5. Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community
6. A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school
7. Career opportunities as part of a successful Multi Academy Trust

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and as such anyone who is registered disabled and meets the essential person specification criteria will be shortlisted for interview.

Any questions or queries should be directed to Claire Stafford at Parkdale Primary School, Parkdale Road, Nottingham, NG4 1BX Email: [e-mail] Telephone:[phone]

Closing date for applications: 21st September 2026, Midday

Interviews will be held on: 24th September 2026

Transform Trustis a Multi Academy Trust with over9510 children in 27Primary Schools covering Nottingham, Nottinghamshire,Derbyand Derbyshire.Joiningus, you will be part of an ambitious and innovativeorganisation. We have a strong focus on empowering our member schools to drive their improvement journey whilstmaintainingtheir own individual identity and community focus.

We believe education has the power to transform lives and communities. Our purpose is to be an innovative and inclusive Trust working for all children.

We are an employer that encourages flexible working and promotes wellbeing through workload considerations.