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Teaching Assistant

Radcliffe-on-Trent Junior School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 2FS

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - One year
• Pay scale: Grade 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Has good literacy and numeracy skills
• Has experience of working with children, preferably within a primary school setting
• Can support pupils effectively within the classroom and through individual and small-group work
• Can follow guidance from teachers and other professionals to support pupils' learning
• Understands how to scaffold learning while encouraging pupils to become increasingly independent
• Can build positive and supportive relationships with children
• Is calm, patient and able to respond positively to pupils with a range of additional needs
• Has good communication skills and can work effectively with staff, pupils and families
• Is organised, flexible and able to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusive practice and high expectations for all pupils
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer:

• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community
• Friendly and dedicated staff who value teamwork and collaboration
• Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• Support from experienced teachers, Teaching Assistants and the SEND team
• Opportunities for high-quality professional development
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and development

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.

Radcliffe on Trent Junior School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team to begin on a one-year fixed-term contract dependant on pupil numbers.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential and who will work alongside teachers to provide high-quality support for learning. The successful candidate will support pupils within the classroom and through individual and small-group work, helping them to access the curriculum, develop independence and make progress academically, socially and emotionally.

The role will include supporting teaching and learning across the curriculum, providing tailored support for pupils with a range of needs and contributing to a positive, inclusive learning environment. This will include supporting pupils who may experience emotional dysregulation, helping them to use appropriate strategies to regulate and successfully re-engage with learning. Support may also be provided during less structured times, such as breaktimes, and through movement or regulation breaks where appropriate.

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 complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

TA Level 2-3 Person Specification.docx - 14.9 KB (opens in new tab)

Teaching Assistant Job Advert.pdf - 246 KB (opens in new tab)

About Radcliffe-on-Trent Junior School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 314 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Radcliffe-on-Trent Junior School website
• Email address: kjohnson@rotjs.notts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0115 9110193
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/radcliffe-on-trent-junior-school

Notinghamshire Local Authority Maintained Junior School

Arranging a visit to Radcliffe-on-Trent Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kjohnson@rotjs.notts.sch.uk.

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