Grade 4 - Teaching Assistant

Coddington CofE Primary and Nursery School, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2QA

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  10 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £19,500.00 - £21,475.00 Annually (Actual) this is a Term Time Only contract and as such the salary has been appropriately pro - rated

Grade 4 - Teaching Assistant job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Grade 4

Part Time - 27.5 hours per week

Term Time Only

Grade 4, Scale Points 8 - 14

Full time Equivalent £26,824 to £29,540

Pro-Rated £19,500 to £21,475

Salary will be pro-rated based on the number of hours/ weeks worked per year.

1 year contract (potential opportunity for extension)

To commence September 2026

An opportunity has arisen at Coddington C of E Primary & Nursery School for an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join the team.

The successful candidate will be hardworking and committed, with a strong passion for ensuring every child is fully included. They will work collaboratively with teaching and senior staff to provide high-quality teaching and learning.

The role will involve working with Key Stage 2 children and covering PPA for some teachers (Year 4). This will require close collaboration with the teachers. The role also requires the candidate to teach small intervention groups and work with children with complex needs.

The role will be 27.5 hours Monday to Friday, starting in September 2026 for up to a year.

A Job Description and Person Specification for this role are attached. For further information or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Katie Stanley, Office Manager on k.stanley@coddingtonprimary.org.uk.

In return we can offer you a caring, friendly and supportive atmosphere working with an experienced team who demonstrate huge commitment to the school and its community. The children are enthusiastic, well-behaved and eager to learn.

For information about how to apply for this role, please read our ‘Guidance notes for applicants’ document. Further information please contact Katie Stanley or email hr@mitretrust.org.uk

Closing date for applications: is noon on Thursday 10th September

Interviews will be held: week commencing 14th September

Minster Trust for Education is a multi-academy trust of 14 primary and secondary schools which has at its core a collaborative model of leadership and a belief in sharing expertise while unerringly pursuing the best education for its pupils. Together we help every child to flourish, opening doors to fulfilling futures.

The Trust is founded on 5 key principles that apply to pupils, students and employees alike. They are:

• Integrity - we do the right thing
• Wisdom - we think deeply
• Kindness - we care about each other
• Collaboration - we are better together
• Service - we pursue the greater good.

We seek to employ people who not only demonstrate these values but are also invested in our mission and truly wish to make a difference through their contribution, whatever the specific role.

The Minster Trust for Education is committed to safeguarding children and the promotion of equal opportunities for staff and students. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and complete a KCSIE Declaration.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Coddington CofE Primary and Nursery School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 409 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Coddington CofE Primary and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/coddington-cofe-primary-and-nursery-school-newark

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