Teaching Assistant

Cropwell Bishop Primary School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 3BX

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 FTE - (Actual salary - £12,799)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Cropwell Bishop Primary School is a friendly, popular and successful primary school  in the village of Cropwell Bishop in South Nottinghamshire. Our children are enthusiastic and keen learners who love coming to school.

Our school values of Pride, Perseverance, Kindness and Respect are at the centre of all we do. We nurture our young people to reflect these values by promoting co-operation, inclusion and support for everyone in our community, developing respect and awareness of others and their needs. We have high expectations of each other and are proud of our high standards and achievements. We provide a wide range of engaging and stimulating learning experiences through which, our children can flourish.

We are looking for an enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our hardworking and dedicated staff team. This is an ideal opportunity for you to work in a supportive environment and to share and develop your skills and expertise.

 

The role will involve working alongside the class teacher, other teaching assistants and the school SENCO to support children with communication and interaction; cognition and learning and personal care needs, helping to equip them with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in an inclusive, supportive learning environment. This may at times include 1:1 provision.

 

As part of Equals Trust you will have access to high quality professional development, collaborative working and a highly skilled, supportive and experienced team of senior leaders, including other local schools, across the Trust.

 

We are looking for an indidivual who:  

1.    Enjoys being with children and puts children’s well-being at the heart of all they do

2.    Can skilfully introduce children to the school learning environment

3.    Has experience of working with children with SEND and has high aspirations for their achievement

4.    Believes in every child and makes sure all individuals are appropriately supported

5.    Believes in the capacity of all young people to learn and grow, despite the various challenges they face.

6.    Is able to show initiative solutions, creativity and resilience

7.    Is a strong team player, willing to go the extra mile to make school a great experience for our pupils

8.    Demonstrates a good standard of written and spoken English

9.    Has the determination, energy and creativity to make learning memorable and inspiring

10. Works well in a team, valuing every member of the school community

11. Has a positive attitude and is willing to share ideas and learning

12. Is a good team-player with strong communication and interpersonal skills

13. Is enthusiastic, hardworking and highly motivated

 

In return we can offer you:  

·        Children who are rewarding to teach and who thrive on success, nurture and positive relationships.

·        A dedicated and highly motivated staff team who have a shared commitment to our school vision and ethos.

·        Professional development, collaboration and support through being a member of Equals Trust.

·        A friendly working environment.

·        Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme

·        A supportive Local Governing Body

·        Access to employee health and wellbeing services.

 

Visits to school are welcomed. Please email office@cropwellbishop.notts.sch.uk or call 0115 8982250 to arrange a meeting with the headteacher. You can also use these contact details if you have any further questions or would like to discuss any aspect of this position further.

 

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 Cropwell Bishop Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 186 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cropwell Bishop Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cropwell-bishop-primary-school

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