Level 1 Teaching Assistant
Djanogly Sherwood Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 7AR26 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
6 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 August 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £24,746.00 - £25,518.00 Annually (FTE) Level 1 Teaching Assistant Pay Scale: £21,375 - £22,041
Level 1 Teaching Assistant job summary
The ideal candidate will provide dedicated personal care and wellbeing support to pupils with additional needs, ensuring their safety, comfort and dignity throughout the school day. Responsibilities include supporting with personal hygiene, mobility, medical and physical needs, and emotional regulation, enabling pupils to access learning and daily routines. The role requires close collaboration with teaching staff, SEN teams and external professionals, and a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and promoting pupils’ independence.
Who We're Looking For?
Djanogly Sherwood Academy is seeking a caring and committed Level 1 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs. The role includes providing personal care, supporting physical and emotional wellbeing, and helping pupils access learning safely and with dignity. Working closely with teaching and SEN staff, the Level 1 Teaching Assistant will play a key role in promoting independence, inclusion and safeguarding within a supportive school environment.
About Djanogly Sherwood Academy
Djanogly Sherwood Academy is a forward-thinking primary school in Nottingham where children are encouraged to aim high and develop a genuine enthusiasm for learning. The school fosters a warm, inclusive culture built on strong relationships, high expectations, and a commitment to every pupil’s success. Staff work collaboratively, support one another, and take pride in creating an environment where both children and professionals can flourish.
Why Join Tapestry Learning Partnership?
As part of our Trust, you'll benefit from:
- A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
- High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
- A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
- Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing
This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Djanogly Sherwood Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 328 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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