Teaching Assistant

Samuel Barlow Primary Academy, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9DF

16 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  25 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £23,659.22 Annually (Actual) Grade 4, Term time only

Teaching Assistant job summary

Why join Samuel Barlow Primary Acadmey?

We are a specialist unit within one of our primary academies academy based in Mansfield. The setting is for pupils aged 3-11 who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental health needs (SEMH).

Our academy has a caring and supportive staff team who believe in every child. The future for all children and families who attend is bright, and we know that when we work together, we can ensure our children achieve their very best.

The opportunity

We are looking for a skilled, outstanding, creative, and committed primary Teaching Assistant.

The successful candidate should have good interpersonal skills as they will be working as a part of a much wider team and will be communicating with parents who themselves may need support This is a real opportunity to make a positive difference in the children's and their family's lives.

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8%

Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning.

Full support and induction.

A strong and caring ethos among staff and students.

Networking opportunities across Diverse Academies.

Salary sacrifice opportunities such as car, cycle and technology schemes.

Staff discounts and offers on gym membership, holidays, days out, cinema tickets, restaurants and top online shopping sites including instant voucher codes.

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals.

Health and Wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider, eyecare vouchers for a free eye test and contribution towards glasses for display screen equipment users.

Applications

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Closing date: 25 September 2026

Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower. We respect. We care.

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 Samuel Barlow Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 261 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Samuel Barlow Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/samuel-barlow-primary-academy

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