Teaching Assistant - Level 1

Spencer Academies Trust; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational trust is seeking a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to support student independence and achievement at Rosecliffe Spencer Academy. The role involves collaboration with teachers, providing support to children with additional needs, and encouraging a vibrant learning environment. Ideal candidates will possess motivation, excellent communication skills, and a desire to make a difference. This full-time, temporary position offers a competitive salary range of £20,962.00 - £22,315.00.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive colleagues

Opportunities for professional development

Valuable networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivational approach to teaching.
• Genuine interest in helping children achieve their best.
• Desire to learn and grow in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers/senior assistants to support independence in learning.
• Encourage students to achieve high standards of achievement.
• Provide support to children with special needs.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Motivated and passionate

Excellent communication skills

Support for children with additional needs

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Level 1 at Rosecliffe Spencer Academy

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Job Reference #
EDV/2025/RSA/37947

Location
73 Rose Way, Edwalton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 4JE

Contract Type
Temporary

Contract Term
Full-Time

Salary
£20,962.00 - £22,315.00 Annually (Actual)
NJC2 to 6 - Full Time - Term Time Only (Temporary for one year)

Closing Date
12:00pm, 10th Dec 2025

Start Date
As soon as possible

Positions Available
1

Interview Date(s)
TBC

About this Role

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivational Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our family at Rosecliffe Spencer Academy. This role involves working in collaboration with teachers/senior teaching assistants to encourage pupils to become more independent learners and help to raise the standard of achievement and attainment for all pupils.

We are looking for a practitioner who:

• Has the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Is motivated and passionate to achieve the very best for the children in our care and makes a genuine difference
• Relishes the opportunity to support children with additional needs
• Is ready to learn themselves and grow with us
• Has excellent communication skills and a sense of humour
• Wants to be involved in everything!

What can we offer you?

• Friendly, supportive, enthusiastic and hardworking colleagues
• A place where you will feel valued for your hard work
• A growing learning community with opportunities to learn from others and through research
• Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference
• Networking opportunities for staff

This is a unique opportunity to work with us to create a great experience for our children and young people. If you are passionate about helping children and young people accelerate their progress and are keen on developing high-quality resources, we would love to hear from you!

Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date.

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyone to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.

Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

Related Documents

• Teaching Assistant Level 1.pdf

Contact Details

Kirstie Mann
01159346533
[e-mail]