Teaching Assistant

Lovers Lane Primary and Nursery School, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1LT

27 days remaining to apply

Start date details
Monday 9th February 2025 (or sooner if possible)
Closing date
5 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
9 December 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £24,413.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 2, Points 2 to 4 (32.5 hours / 5 days per week)

Teaching Assistant job summary

About Us:

It is a truly exciting time to join our school as we move forward into the next chapter of our development. We are seeking to appoint someone who shares in our vision of Empowering Everyday Excellence across our whole school community—someone with passion, enthusiasm and a commitment to playing a role in shaping an outstanding educational experience that enables every child to thrive.

You will work closely with both a dedicated team of colleagues in the school and members of staff across the Flying High Partnership, all of whom are committed to making a positive impact and ensuring that every child is truly given the best education possible.

Lovers' Lane Primary and Nursery School aims to provide an environment where every child feels safe, happy and motivated to learn. We believe in developing and nurturing children through our curriculum, which aims to offer children a wide range of opportunities to develop their understanding of the world and broaden their horizons.

If you are interested in the role, please speak to the office to arrange a meeting and tour of the school with the Headteacher.

At Lovers’ Lane Primary and Nursery School, we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic and supportive culture, where both our children and staff can thrive. As part of the Flying High Partnership, we believe in delivering an exceptional education that empowers children to reach their full potential.

About Flying High:

Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 35 primary schools across Derbyshire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way.

Our Partnership celebrates individuality, champions continuous improvement, and ensures every child thrives. With a strong focus on school-led professional development and leadership, we’re committed to growing exceptional teachers and inspirational leaders.

Together, we make every day count.

About the Role

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team. This role will involve supporting children across the classroom, working closely with the class teacher and wider school staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences and ensure all children are fully supported.

Whether you are supporting the whole class, working with small groups, or delivering 1:1 support for children with additional needs, your role will be crucial in helping every child feel safe, happy, and able to achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

Grade 2:

Support pupils during teacher-led activities, encouraging independence and active participation.
Prepare and maintain a positive and engaging classroom environment, including assisting with displays and resources.
Promote positive behaviour and support children’s social development during learning and break times.
Build positive relationships with pupils to support their learning, wellbeing, and personal development.
Work collaboratively with class teachers, support staff, and families to create a nurturing and inclusive environment.
Maintain confidentiality, uphold safeguarding procedures, and model the school’s values in all interactions.

We Are Looking For

Grade 2:

Someone who enjoys working with children and is passionate about supporting their growth and learning.
A positive and proactive team member who communicates well and works collaboratively with others.
An individual with a good level of literacy and numeracy, who is able to follow teacher direction and support learning confidently.
Someone who values inclusion and believes in the potential of every child.
A flexible, dependable person who maintains professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
Someone who understands the importance of safeguarding and wellbeing in a school setting.

We Can Offer You:

A commitment to people across our partnership, underpinned by our people principles: adaptability, wellness, recognising achievement, employee voice and engagement, professional development and growth, inclusivity, and collaboration.
Access to extensive, high-quality CPL at every stage of your career, including opportunities to grow as a leader.
The opportunity to progress across the partnership, realising your career ambitions.
Access to an employee assistance programme that offers specialist support, including counselling, financial support, and legal advice.
A fantastic working environment, with a team that works together for the benefit of the children in our schools.
The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children every day

Application Details

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact the school office.

Early application is advised, as we may interview and appoint before the closing date.

Flying High Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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 and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.