Teaching Assistant Level 2

Fairfield Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 7HB

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  25 July 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  18 July 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: Full time: 37 hours per week Monday - Friday (Term time only plus Inset days)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: NJC07 - NJC11

What skills and experience we're looking for

Good standard of education especially with regard to literacy and numeracy skills.
• GCSE Maths and English grade C/4 or equivalent
• Evidence of additional qualifications suitable to TA role NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent
• Evidence of additional qualifications suitable to TA role NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent
• Previous experience in an educational environment
• Experience in contribution to raising standards by promoting independent learning.
• Direct experience of raising pupil attainment through personal intervention
• Experience of planning and delivering learning activities for group and individual need.
• Relevant experience of building positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Experience of working with children and young people, including children with individual needs and from a range of backgrounds.

Knowledge and skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the statutory framework in subject areas and phases supported.
• Knowledge of Teaching Assistants’ contribution to raising standards by the promotion of independent learning.
• Appreciation of the National Curriculum and how this is applied to planning, preparation and delivery of learning activities.
• Knowledge and understanding of pupil assessment, progress, evaluation and reporting of attainment.
• Knowledge of stages of child development and individual needs.
• Knowledge of appropriate behaviour management practices.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures contributing to the maintenance of pupil safety and security.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and protocol.
• Understanding and awareness of individual needs and ability to adjust communication methods accordingly.
• Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing.
• Ability to contribute to the management of pupil behaviour.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Aware of techniques necessary to support individual learning needs and development.
• Initiative in dealing with day to day issues.
• Skills to support the effective use of ICT in the classroom.

Personal qualities
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• A diplomatic and patient approach.
• Initiative and ability to prioritise own work and that of others to meet deadlines.
• Efficient and meticulous in organisation.
• Able to follow direction and work in collaboration with the leadership team.
• Able to work flexibly, adopt a hands-on approach and respond to unplanned situations
• Ability to evaluate own development needs and those of others and to address them.
• Be willing to undertake training and development, as necessary,
• Commitment to the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding.
• Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety
• Understanding the role of parents/carers and the wider community in education.
• Commitment to inclusive education
• Commitment to the Trust’s ethos, aims and whole community.

What the school offers its staff

Local Government Pension Scheme,

Employee Assist Programme (Health Assured) and BHN Extras(Discount and Salary Sacrifice Schemes).

Recognition of local government and academy continuous service for fulldetails, click here: https://www.satrust.com/employee-benefits

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.

Upload additional documents

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Teaching Assistant Level 2 JD.pdf - 156 KB (opens in new tab)

Assistant Teaching Assistant Advert.pdf - 245 KB (opens in new tab)

About Fairfield Spencer Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 620 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fairfield Spencer Academy website
• Email address: jbounds@fairfieldspencer.org.uk
• Phone number: 01159179266
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fairfield-spencer-academy

Welcome to the beginning of an exciting adventure for you at Fairfield Spencer Academy. Children are at the heart of everything we do. We want them to be excited by the curriculum, challenged to achieve their full potential and to SHINE.

We celebrate diverse talents, skills and interests within our school community and we look forward to inviting candidates to contribute new ideas and experiences to our team. We are particularly keen to hear from protentional Teaching Assistants who are passionate about making a difference to each child through our knowledge-engaged SHINE curriculum. You will be prepared to go the extra mile and have the ability to make learning purposeful, fun and engaging. At Fairfield you will benefit from being part of a very committed and dedicated team who support each other, laugh in the staffroom and strive to do the best for our community!

Arranging a visit to Fairfield Spencer Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jbounds@fairfieldspencer.org.uk.

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