Grade 2 Teaching Assistant (Fixed term)

St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 2HR

35 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,424.00 Annually (Actual)

Grade 2 Teaching Assistant (Fixed term) job summary

Vacancy: Teaching Assistant (temporary)

Contract: 32.5 hours per week TTO

Fixed term until 31st August 2027

Actual Salary £18,424

Start date:1st September 2026

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for all children? We are! Every child needs a champion who will both cherish and challenge them… could this be you?

St Mary’s isn’t just a school; it’s a brave, forward-thinking family in which children come first. Staff here know that their work can change lives and because of this, we strive to be at the forefront of primary education. It is our unequivocal belief that all children should be given the very best chance to succeed and live life in all its fullness. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside the Class Teacher and our SENCO to support the progress of a child/children.

To sustain you in this crucial role, we will: provide a comprehensive induction programme provide a range of support mechanisms through our wellbeing provision grow your skills through our ‘Deliberate Professional Empowerment Programme’

We’ve worked hard to build a research-based approach to learning, progressive curriculum and innovative learning environments. Likewise, we’re looking for a Teaching Assistant who shares our values and are willing to go the extra mile: people who are altruistic, tenacious and ambitious for all our children. This role demands real dedication and an unwavering commitment to our community. In return, you’ll find reward in our warm-hearted spirit, collegiate approach and, most importantly, in seeing our children achieve a sense of self-fulfilment.

St Mary’s is a proud partner academy of SNMAT. Being part of this Trust is unlike working for others because they share our drive to provide the very best quality of education for our children. We are not bound by corporate colours or policies, meaning that your input could truly make a difference to our provision.

If you’re interested in working with us, then please call the school for an informal discussion with our Headteacher and to arrange an appointment to look around.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and would expect anyone joining our school to share the same ethos. All candidates are subject to safer recruitment procedures. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Applications can be made using the MyNewTerm website.

Further details are available via email at office@stmarys.snmat.org.uk or from our website: www.stmarymagdaleneprimary.co.uk. The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 19th June 2026. Interviews will be held the week of 22nd June 2026.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and would expect anyone joining our school to share the same ethos. All candidates are subject to safer recruitment procedures. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 207 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-magdalene-cofe-primary-school-sutton-in-ashfield

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