Teaching Assistant

Edna G. Olds Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 1SJ

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: 21,486.25

Teaching Assistant job summary

L1 Teaching Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a teaching assistant within our EYFS team. We are looking for a fantastic new TA to support our children on their inquisitive and creative learning journey.

L.E.A.D. Academy Trust consists of 27 academies across Nottingham, Sheffield, Derby, Lincoln and Leicester and is recognised by Ofsted as a leading academy sponsor. Our academies are encouraged to lead and manage in a way that preserves their individual identity and responds to the specific needs of their young people and community.

This role represents an exciting opportunity to be part of something special, developing and supporting our Trust in improving education outcomes for children and young people. In the attached candidate pack you will find further information about the role and its responsibilities.

Edna G. Olds Academy

The Headteacher and Governors at Edna G. Olds Academy are seeking to appoint an outstanding, highly motivated and enthusiastic teaching assistant to work within our EYFS team.

 

Edna G. Olds Academy is a member of the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust which is made up of a dynamic group of schools, whose vision is to provide the highest quality education through outstanding leadership. The Trust’s emphasis on collaboration along with high quality coaching and training ensures that we continuously strive to promote outstanding practice in all our schools. The children at Edna G. Olds are fantastic, we have excellent relationships with parents and the community, and benefit from very supportive governors and a strong staff team working across the school. As an Edna G. Olds practitioner you will teach amazing children and help further their education. We pride ourselves on our high academic performance and really value creativity across the curriculum.

Job details:

Contract type: Fixed term until August 2027

Salary pay scale and range: Main pay scale

Working hours: 37

Location: Edna G. Olds Academy, Church Street, Lenton, Nottingham NG7 1SJ

Benefits of working at L.E.A.D.

·        Competitive salary

·        Generous pension scheme

·        Continuing professional development

·        Access to physio services, occupational health and eye care schemes

·        Employee assistance programme including free, confidential counselling services

Please see our Trust website for more information

We are looking for an outstanding candidate who can:

·        work with children and support them in their learning;

·        ensure the wellbeing and safeguarding of all children;

·        plan and organise the delivery of learning activities;

·        comply with the school’s and Ofsted’s Health and Safety guidelines, equal opportunities policy and the school’s values;

·        report and manage any child protection issues in liaison with the Headteacher or DSL;

·        is positive in their approach to their work and all members of the school community;

·        has the skills to work as part of the school team;

·        is dedicated to supporting every child to achieve their very best;

·        wants to develop their own skills.

 

We highly recommend visits to our school. To arrange an appointment, to have an informal discussion, or request a candidate pack please contact the Headteacher Hannah Crotty via email admin@ednagoldsacademy.co.uk or Telephone: 0115 915 6813  

 

Closing Date:         9am 13th April 2026                                      Interviews: April 15th 2026

 

Start Date:           TBC

 

L.E.A.D. Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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 Edna G. Olds Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 232 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Edna G. Olds Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/edna-g-olds-academy

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