Teaching Assistant – PPA/Development Cover

The Flying High Academy; Mansfield Woodhouse; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Flying High Academy invites applications for a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support children across the classroom, working with the class teacher and wider staff to deliver high-quality learning.

Ideal candidates will be HLTA-qualified or working towards HLTA status, with experience in whole-class teaching, planning, assessing and providing feedback to support pupil progress, and a positive, inclusive approach.

Qualifications

• HLTA-qualified or working towards HLTA status.
• Experience delivering whole-class teaching.
• Ability to plan, assess and provide feedback to support pupil progress across the curriculum.
• Positive role model who can lead, mentor and support other staff.
• Strong communication 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), PPA cover, short-term cover for the absence of other staff
• Plan, prepare, and deliver learning activities (including whole-class teaching) under an agreed system of supervision.
• Assess and report on pupil progress across curriculum areas, using various monitoring and evaluation methods.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to support their learning, wellbeing, and personal development.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, support staff, and families to create a nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Maintain confidentiality, uphold safeguarding procedures, and model the school’s values in all interactions.

Skills

HLTA-qualified

Whole-class teaching

Planning & assessment

Feedback to support progress

Communication with teams/parents

Safeguarding awareness

Education

HLTA status (training toward)

Job description

About Us:

The Flying High 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 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.

About Flying High:

Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, 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 caring, enthusiastic, and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team. This role will involve supporting children across the classroom, working closely with the class teacher and wider school staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences and ensure all children are fully supported.

Whether you are supporting the whole class, working with small groups, or delivering 1:1 support for children with additional needs, your role will be crucial in helping every child feel safe, happy, and able to achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

Grade 4:

• Provide cover for teaching staff, including leading class teaching (under supervision), PPA cover, short-term cover for the absence of other staff
• Plan, prepare, and deliver learning activities (including whole-class teaching) under an agreed system of supervision.
• Assess and report on pupil progress across a range of curriculum areas, using various monitoring and evaluation methods.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to support their learning, wellbeing, and personal development.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, support staff, and families to create a nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Maintain confidentiality, uphold safeguarding procedures, and model the school’s values in all interactions.

We Are Looking For

Grade 4:

• A highly skilled and confident practitioner, ideally HLTA-qualified or working towards HLTA status.
• Someone with experience delivering whole-class teaching under supervision, including for PPA and short-term cover.
• A professional who can plan, assess, and provide feedback to support pupil progress across the curriculum.
• A positive role model with the ability to lead, mentor, and support other support staff.
• A strong communicator who collaborates effectively with teaching teams, parents, and external professionals.
• A committed, resilient individual who values inclusion, upholds safeguarding duties, and contributes to the wider school life.

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

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.