Teaching Assistant L3

Claremont Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 1BH

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Wednesday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: GLPC Grade E

What skills and experience we're looking for

What We’re Looking For:

We're looking for someone who is ready to bring energy, compassion, and high expectations into the classroom every day.

You’ll need to:

• Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

• Have recent experience working in a primary setting, ideally in Key Stage 1

• Understand child development and be confident supporting a range of learners

• Build warm, positive relationships with pupils, staff and families

• Be adaptable, reliable and ready to contribute fully to school life — including in Key Stage 2 and EYFS, if needed

Our Mission: Every Child, Every Day At Claremont, we believe in recognising every child as unique, capable and full of potential. When children feel seen, supported and celebrated, they don’t just grow — they thrive. If you're the kind of person who makes every child feel like they matter, you'll fit right in here.

What the school offers its staff

We’re Hiring:

Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Key Stage 1) Are you passionate about primary education and ready to help shape the future for bright, eager learners? If so, Claremont Primary and Nursery School would love to hear from you! We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and committed Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team, working primarily in Key Stage 1. You’ll play a vital role in supporting our pupils during this critical stage of their development, helping them to build strong foundations for life. While the initial placement is in KS1, there may also be the opportunity to work across the school, so flexibility and a can-do attitude are essential.

Why Claremont?

Located in the heart of Carrington and Forest Fields, Claremont is a vibrant, inclusive and forward-thinking school serving a wonderfully diverse community. Our school is full of life, kindness, curiosity, and ambition – and we’re proud of the nurturing environment we’ve created for both children and staff.

What we offer:

- A school rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2022, recognised for our inclusive ethos, high standards, and positive relationships throughout the school

- Refurbished buildings and modern outdoor learning spaces to support a 21st-century curriculum

- A genuinely supportive team culture where collaboration and professional growth are valued Wonderful pupils who are well-behaved, enthusiastic, and a joy to work with

- A leadership team that is hands-on, approachable and committed to staff wellbeing and development

- Strong and engaged parent partnerships that enhance our whole-school community

Further details about the role

How to Apply:

If you think Claremont could be the right place for you, please send your completed application form and supporting information to: sbm@claremont.nottingham.sch.uk

Please note:

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of strong applications. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore all positions are offered subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and references confirming your suitability to work with children in line with safer recruitment.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to SBM@claremont.nottingham.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

Teaching Assistant L3 May 2025 - Job Pack.pdf - 725 KB (opens in new tab)

About Claremont Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 423 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Claremont Primary and Nursery School website
• Email address: sbm@claremont.nottingham.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/claremont-primary-and-nursery-school

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