Teaching Assistant

Robert Miles Junior School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8AP

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 28.75 hours, 45.6 weeks
• Contract type: Fixed term - until 31/08/2028
• Actual salary: £18,830 - £20,737 Actual Salary (£27,709 - £30,515 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Robert Miles Junior School is a happy and thriving school set in the middle of Bingham. Children achieve well in our school, behaviour is good, and the school has good links with the community and families. We are looking for an enthusiastic teaching assistant to come and join our happy school community. 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 and small groups with communication and interaction; cognition and learning and personal care needs on a 1:1 basis, helping to equip them with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in an inclusive, supportive learning environment.

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 a practitioner who:

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

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

Ideally has experience of delivering the RWI Phonics programme.

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

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

Can show initiative solutions, creativity and resilience

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

Demonstrates a good standard of written and spoken English

Has the determination, energy and creativity to make learning memorable and inspiring 1

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

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

Has the enthusiasm and talent to contribute to extra-curricular and community life at our school

Has a positive attitude

Has high ambition for pupils with SEND and those who have English as an additional language to ensure they can access all opportunities to learn in a nurturing and inclusive environment

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

Is enthusiastic, hardworking and highly motivated

Is a reflective practitioner who is keen to develop

What the school offers its staff

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.

A friendly working environment

Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to employee health and wellbeing services.

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.

This is a fixed term position - until 31/08/2028. The closing date for this role is 9am on 27th November. Candidates may be approached for interview prior to the deadline in order to secure a swift appointment.

Visits to school are welcomed. Please email head@robertmiles.notts.sch.uk or call 01949 875011 to arrange a meeting with the headteacher, James Evelyn. You can also use these contact details if you have any further questions or would like to discuss any aspect of this position further.

Commitment to safeguarding

Robert Miles Junior School is committed to providing a safe environment and to promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applications and offers of employment will be subject to relevant safer recruitment and DBS checks in line with our safeguarding policy. You must have the right to work in the UK. Online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Grade 4 TA Primary job description.doc - 108 KB (opens in new tab)

Personal specification - Teaching asst (5).doc - 68.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Robert Miles Junior School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 236 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Robert Miles Junior School website
• Email address: recruitment@equalstrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/robert-miles-junior-school

Robert Miles Junior School is a two-form entry school that serves the rapidly growing Market Town of Bingham.

It is a popular and oversubscribed school, set in wonderful grounds, with a dedicated and hard -working staff. The school has an inclusive approach and strives to achieve the highest possible standards for all its children.

Arranging a visit to Robert Miles Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@equalstrust.org.

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