Teaching Assistant (Grade 3)
William Lilley Infant and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 7FS29 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
4 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
6 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,583 - £26,403 pa
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Teaching Assistant to support learning in our Infant and Nursery setting. This is a wonderful opportunity to work with young children at a key stage in their development and to contribute to a nurturing and inclusive school environment.
The successful candidate will work across our nursery units (from 2 years). Training will be provided in the delivery of interventions and support, but we are seeking a flexible, confident and enthusiastic teaching assistant who is keen to engage in all aspects of our small, family orientated school.
This is an amazing opportunity for someone who is flexible, confident and inspired to play an active part in the learning journey of children in supporting and nurturing them to overcome their barriers.
William Lilley is a friendly, open and nurturing Infant & Nursery school in the heart of the Stapleford community. Our reputation for supporting the learning, development and wellbeing of every child recognises individuality and celebrates every achievement enabling our young children to blossom in their first years of schooling.
The post will involve:
- Enhancing the learning opportunities for children with additional needs and barriers.
- Delivering small group and individual intervention of support for pupils.
- Being proactive in supporting to meet the needs of children in a range of learning environments and provision.
- Keeping detailed records of the impact of interventions and support.
- Supporting in the necessary assessment and record keeping and liaise with the class teacher and SENCo to update these records
- Completing necessary information gathering work in readiness for internal/external meetings.
- Liaison with any outside agencies, medical and social services and voluntary bodies.
- Identifying and supporting children with interventions that help them overcome individual barriers.
- Assessment and review of effectiveness of interventions in supporting children’s progress.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is a dynamic individual who is prepared to play a part in developing this exciting role.
- Has the passion and drive to support inclusion for children.
- Can assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialized skills to support pupils’ learning.
- Can relate well to young people, collaborate effectively with other adults and work constructively as part of a team.
- Is an enthusiastic team player with the ability to use initiative, work independently and stay organised.
- Has good interpersonal skills and an ability to prioritise deadlines.
How to Apply
Should you wish to apply for the post, please complete and return an application form, along with a covering letter addressed which clearly demonstrates your suitability for this role. Applications can be submitted via email to jjenkins@williamlilley.notts.sch.uk, or by post to the following address:
William Lilley Infant & Nursery School
Halls Road, Stapleford,
Nottinghamshire, NG9 7FS
Closing Date
Please ensure your application form arrives by 9:00am, Thursday 4 June 2026.
Shortlisting
Successful candidates will be invited to interview by 5:00pm, Thursday 4 June 2026.
Interview
Interviews for the role will be held on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 June 2026.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you:
- a friendly welcoming community where every child is known and valued.
- enthusiastic, talented, confident and happy children.
- a well planned and exciting curriculum.
- a dedicated purposeful environment with a high standard of pupil work and behaviour.
- a committed and motivated staff team with a range of experienced colleagues.
- excellent and personalised professional development opportunities.
- a very supportive, enthusiastic and progressive Governing Body.
- opportunities to be creative and develop your knowledge, skills and understanding.
Further information about the job
How to Apply
Should you wish to apply for the post, please complete and return an application form, along with a covering letter addressed which clearly demonstrates your suitability for this role. Applications can be submitted via email to jjenkins@williamlilley.notts.sch.uk, or by post to the following address:
William Lilley Infant & Nursery School
Halls Road, Stapleford,
Nottinghamshire, NG9 7FS
Closing Date
Please ensure your application form arrives by 9:00am, Thursday 4 June 2026.
Shortlisting
Successful candidates will be invited to interview by 5:00pm, Thursday 4 June 2026.
Interview
Interviews for the role will be held on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 June 2026.
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.
About William Lilley Infant and Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 2 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 147 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- William Lilley Infant and Nursery School website
- Email address
- jjenkins@williamlilley.notts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0115 917 9277
William Lilley is a friendly, open and nurturing Infant & Nursery school in the heart of the Stapleford community. Our reputation for supporting the learning, development and wellbeing of every child recognises individuality and celebrates every achievement enabling our young children to blossom in their first years of schooling.
Arranging a visit to William Lilley Infant and Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jjenkins@williamlilley.notts.sch.uk.
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