Teaching Assistant

Cuckney CofE Primary School, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 9NB

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 28.75 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until July 28th 2027
• Pay scale: Grade 2

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teaching Assistant

Fixed Term for 1 year

Closing Date – 1st June 2026

Beginning 1st September 2026

28.75 hours week across 5 days Monday to Friday

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in a picturesque setting? Do you have the ability to inspire and motivate, the passion to make a valuable contribution to the team and a positive mindset?

Then please read on . . .

We are looking for an effective Teaching Assistant who has a strong knowledge of both EYFS and the National Curriculum, to enhance and complete our already unique, distinctively Christian school team.

The successful candidate will need to possess NVQ level 3 or above and GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English and will be working throughout school on a 1:1 basis with a variety of pupils.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who:

• Is passionate about children’s learning and works to a high standard.
• Has a flexible approach to working throughout school.
• Has an ability to foster strong, positive relationships with parent/carers and other professionals.
• Is highly motivated, aspirational and aims for the very best for every child in our school.
• Understands how to nurture and support all children.
• Is committed to our Christian Values and help us to embed them
• Approaches teaching with enthusiasm, a sense of fun and an incredibly positive attitude.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer you:

• Children who are keen to learn and who are a delight to work with.
• A happy, dedicated and supportive staff team which is committed to the professional development of all colleagues.
• A unique learning environment in a beautiful rural setting.
• Excellent support from the Governing Body.
• The opportunity to work within a supportive, nurturing and friendly team that is proud of all our achievements.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic team member who will be joining a dynamic team. We require a hard-working, sensitive, engaging and vibrant professional to work with our fantastic children.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school is committed to equal opportunities. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school for further details or an application pack on 01623 842223 or via email at office@cuckney.notts.sch.uk

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

School info letter to candidates.docx - 73 KB (opens in new tab)

TA Grade 2 job description.doc - 116 KB (opens in new tab)

About Cuckney CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 125 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cuckney CofE Primary School website
• Email address: head@cuckney.notts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01623842223
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cuckney-cofe-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Cuckney CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@cuckney.notts.sch.uk.

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