Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Portland Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 4HB

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Full Time 37 hours per week TTO
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until August 2026
• Actual salary: £22670 - £24164
• Pay scale: NJC07-NJC11

What skills and experience we're looking for

Level 2 NVQ in Literacy and Numeracy or GSCE Grade 4 equivalent

Evidence of additional qualifications suitable to TA role NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent.

Previous experience in an educational environment

Experience in contribution to raising standards by promoting independent learning.

Direct experience of raising pupil attainment through personal intervention

Experience of planning and delivering learning activities for group and individual need.

Relevant experience of building positive relationships with all stakeholders.

Experience of working with children and young people, including children with individual needs and from a range of backgrounds.

Knowledge of Teaching Assistants’ contribution to raising standards by the promotion of independent learning.

Knowledge of stages of child development and individual needs.

Knowledge of appropriate behaviour management practices.

Knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures contributing to the maintenance of pupil safety and security.

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and protocol.

Understanding and awareness of individual needs and ability to adjust communication methods accordingly.

Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing.

Ability to contribute to the management of pupil behaviour.

Ability to establish positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

Initiative in dealing with day to day issues.

What the school offers its staff

In return, as part of the Spencer Academy Trust, we can offer you:

• A collaborative ethos, working with other schools and colleagues to develop day to day practice

• A child centred approach, where meeting children’s individual needs gains them excellent achievement.

• A hardworking, outward looking team who support each other and approach every day with a smile

• A chance to be part of something really special …

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.

• To work with children as part of a team under the overall direction of the Headteacher who will be responsible for the policy and educational programme and for matters of control and discipline within the appropriate Articles of Government.
• To foster the participation of pupils in the social and academic processes of the school by recognising individual pupils' needs and identifying and implementing appropriate responses; under the overall management and guidance of the class teacher.
• To work independently in accordance within guidelines, to encourage pupils to become more independent learners and help to raise the standard of achievement and attainment for all pupils.
• To carry out specified duties with individuals, groups or classes under the direction of a qualified teacher Activities undertaken by colleagues at this level would be monitored by the class teacher or more senior colleagues and the content of learning activities would be planned by the teacher/more senior staff, although there would be an expectation that the post holder would contribute to this process.

Commitment to safeguarding

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS with children’s barred list checks and completion of Level 2 safeguarding training.

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About Portland Spencer Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 388 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Portland Spencer Academy website
• Email address: info@portlandspencer.com
• Phone number: 01159155747
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/portland-spencer-academy

At Portland Spencer Academy we ASPIRE in all that we do, ensuring the very best for every child. Our children expect you to:

Always smile and listen to our ideas

Succeed in teaching and see potential in us

Praise us when we make good choices

Inspire us and include everyone

Respect us and other members of staff

Everyone should have fun!

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