Teaching Assistant

Redgate Primary Academy, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 6EL

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 June 2026

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: Working 22.2 hours Monday to Friday, term time only.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 3 annual salary £25,588
• Actual salary: Actual salary 22.2 hours per week, term time only £13,108.93

What skills and experience we're looking for

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Teaching Assistant to be part of the team at Redgate Primary Academy to support pupils with severe learning difficulties, under the leadership and supervision of the Principal and the Lead Teaching Assistants.

The successful candidate will:

• Believe that every child deserves a champion regardless of their learning disabilities

• Believe in the importance of inspiring our children and making a difference to their lives

• Go the extra mile to ensure they receive the very best outcomes, experience and holistic care

• Work collaboratively and know that relationships are key within our community

• Hold a relevant qualification and have experience of working with SEN

• Live by our values of respect, care and empowerment.

Essential

• Display commitment to protection and safeguarding of children and young people

• An understanding of specific learning difficulties and or physical impairments.

Desirable

• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and own position within these.

What the school offers its staff

Our employee benefits   

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.   

 In return you will benefit from:            

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8% 

• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning 

• Employee Assistance Programme  

• GP helpline  

• Health and wellbeing advice and support  

• Eyecare vouchers  

• Salary sacrifice schemes – car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics 

• Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc  

• Health cash plan (personal or family) – where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)  

• Childcare – breakfast and after school provision  

• Take a look at our rewards and benefits online    

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.

Redgate Primary Academy are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic, talented and supportive team, working Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. We would very much recommend and welcome you for a visit so you can meet us and understand our community.

Why join Redgate Primary Academy?

We are a specialist academy based in Mansfield with over50pupilsaged 3-11withspecial educational needs and disabilities (SEND).A large proportion of our children have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and moderate or severe learning disabilities (MLD/SLD).In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated ‘good’ in all areas with comments that the ‘school is friendly and inclusive,’ and that ‘children enjoy their time in school’ with pupil’s personal development being a ‘high priority’.

Our academy has a caring and supportive staff team who believe in every child. The future for all children and families who attend Redgate Primary Academy is bright, and we know that when we work together, we can ensure our children achieve their very best.

Visits are welcomed and encouraged – please contact Louise Maggiolmaggio@yeomanpark-ac.org.ukto arrange, or for further information.

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.

Teaching Assistant - Job Description and Person Specification .pdf - 580 KB (opens in new tab)

Be part of our team - Diverse Academies Trust (1).pdf - 2.44 MB (opens in new tab)

About Redgate Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• School size: 58 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Redgate Primary Academy website
• Email address: lmaggio@yeomanpark-ac.org.uk
• Phone number: 01623 455944
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/redgate-primary-academy

We are a specialist academy based in Mansfield with over 50 children aged 3-11 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). A large proportion of our children have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and moderate or severe learning disabilities (MLD/SLD). In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated ‘good’ in all areas with comments that the ‘school is friendly and inclusive,’ and that ‘children enjoy their time in school’ with children’s personal development being a ‘high priority’.

Arranging a visit to Redgate Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lmaggio@yeomanpark-ac.org.uk.

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