Teaching Asisstant
South Nottinghamshire Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 2FQ21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Part time: 19.75 hours per week (3 days a week to be determined 08:15 - 15:00, 16:00 finish on a Tuesday) - Part time, Permanent, Term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Redhill Academy Trust Pay Scale, Band 7, Scale point 32 - 36
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of young people with additional learning needs?
About you…
This rewarding opportunity is for someone who is compassionate, committed and passionate about helping young people thrive both academically and personally.
We are looking for a teaching assistant to join our inclusive secondary school and play a key role in the classroom.
The successful candidate will be resourceful, empathetic, flexible, inspirational and forward thinking.You will have highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, be able to inspire and motivate students and colleagues to achieve their best and be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer…
At South Nottinghamshire Academy we’re proud to be part of Redhill Academy Trust, a community Trust that values and invests in its people. You can expect:
- A warm welcome and thorough induction
- Supportive teams and professional networks
- High-quality CPD through the Redhill Teaching Hub
- Personalised appraisal via our ‘My Contribution’ scheme
- Recognition and celebration of your achievements
Our Trust is a regional leader in teacher training and high-quality professional development, delivered through the DfE designated Redhill Teaching Hub. The Redhill College of Leadership and Development offers excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region.
Why Redhill Academy Trust?
Our mission is simple: Working together to help all our students achieve their best - now and in the future. We’re proud to serve our communities with high-performing academies that transform lives and opportunities.
Further information about the job
Your role…
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll: work within the school/unit as part of a team, under the general direction of the Headteacher who will be responsible for the overall policy of the educational programme and for matters of control and discipline within the appropriate articles of Government.
You will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team, under the leadership and supervision of the teacher. In co-operation with the teacher and under the agreed educational plan, the postholder will work to a level reflected by the grade of the post.
How to apply
Click ‘apply now’ to complete our on-line application form.
For further details regarding this post please contact Emma Punter, Operations Manager on 0115 911 0091 / E.Punter@snacademy.org.uk.
For information on our recruitment process please visit: Redhill Academy Trust - Recruitment Process
Redhill Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS and child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we may invite suitable candidates to interview before the closing date. Early application is therefore encouraged.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About South Nottinghamshire Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1010 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0115 911 0091
South Nottinghamshire Academy is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities for further information please visit the website.
Arranging a visit to South Nottinghamshire Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk.
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