Teaching Assistant

Larkfields Infant School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 1EP

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 20hrs per week, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 12:30pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until August 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Scale 3, Point 6 - 8: £25,989 - £26,824 (Actual Salary: £12,218.68 - £12,611.25)

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role:

• Predominantly working inYear 1, providing additional support for identified children with ASD and SEMH needs.
• You will be workingwithin the classroom under the instruction of the class teacher
• This position is for maternity cover on a fixed term contract up until 31stAugust 2026, to start as soon as possible,subject to satisfactory references and pre-employment checks, whichincludereferences and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, along with medical clearance, qualifications verification and an identity check.

What we’re looking for:

• A caring and patient individual with a genuine interest in supporting children’s education
• Someone who can work well as part of a team and build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Flexibility, resilience, and a commitment to making a difference in children’s lives

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• A friendly and nurturing school environment
• The opportunity to develop your skills and experience
• If you are committed to supporting children’s learning and want to be part of a warm and dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.

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

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.

TA Job Description.pdf - 165 KB (opens in new tab)

About Larkfields Infant School

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 167 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Larkfields Infant School website
• Email address: recruitment@emet.uk.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/larkfields-infant-school-nottingham

Arranging a visit to Larkfields Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@emet.uk.com.

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