Teaching Assistant
Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School, Nottingham, NG14 6DX17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 April 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: Monday to Friday 7:30am - 1:15pm (28.75 hours per week)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,583 - £26,403
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- Is calm, patient and emotionally attuned
- Builds strong, trusting relationships with children
- Understands that behaviour communicates need
- Is confident supporting learning and small group activities
- Enjoys active, practical and outdoor learning
- Works positively as part of a team
What the school offers its staff
Our school can offer:
- A hardworking, friendly, fun and supportive team
- Polite, motivated and well-behaved children who are eager to learn
- Excellent opportunities for professional development
- A high-quality learning environment which is well resourced
- A proven track record of success for children and staff
- An excellent reputation within Nottinghamshire
- A family centred school
Further information about the job
Job Purpose
To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area, alongside a teacher/senior member of staff. To work within the Breakfast / After School Club team in the running of the wrap around provision.
Key Responsibilities Teaching Assistant
1. Attending to the pupils’ personal needs and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters, including the use of specialist equipment where necessary
2. Providing support for students with emotional, social and behavioural needs
3. Providing personal assistance to identified pupil/pupils in physical/practical activities e.g. physical education, cookery, school visits, therapeutic treatments organised by the school etc
4. Supervising and supporting pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning and play
5. Working to establish a supportive relationship with the children and parents/carers and families concerned
6. Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
7. Encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
8. Encouraging pupils to act independently as appropriate
9. Preparing classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils’ work
10. Being aware of pupil barriers to learning/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed
11. Supporting the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
12. Gathering/reporting information from/to parents/carers as directed
13. Working with and acting upon guidance provided by teachers and other professionals/outside agencies
14. Providing support for such tasks as clerical, administrative, photocopying, display, collection and recording of money
15. Supporting pupils in their learning in all areas of the curriculum
16. Supporting pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, as directed by the teacher
17. Supporting pupils and teacher during PE and other practical activities
18. Preparing and maintaining equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use
19. Assisting with the supervision of pupils at break times
20. Accompanying teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
Key Responsibilities Breakfast and After School Club
1. To be responsible for the effective day-to-day operation of the school breakfast club, ensuring the provision of a safe, caring and stimulating environment for pupils before the start of the school day.
2. To prepare, serve and supervise the provision of healthy breakfasts in accordance with food hygiene regulations, health and safety requirements, and school policies.
3. To ensure that the breakfast club environment is welcoming, inclusive and supportive, promoting pupils’ wellbeing, positive behaviour and readiness for learning.
4. To supervise pupils at all times, ensuring their safety and welfare and responding appropriately to individual needs.
5. To promote positive behaviour and good conduct in line with the school’s behaviour policy and Nottinghamshire County Council guidance.
6. To plan, organise and lead appropriate activities for pupils, including quiet play, games and structured activities suitable for a range of ages and abilities.
7. To maintain accurate records, including attendance registers and any relevant documentation required by the school or local authority.
8. To communicate effectively with parents/carers and school staff, sharing relevant information regarding pupils’ wellbeing and participation.
9. To work collaboratively with other breakfast club staff and members of the wider school team to ensure continuity of care.
10. To ensure that health and safety procedures, risk assessments and safe working practices are followed at all times.
11. To maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the breakfast club area, including preparation and clearing away before handover to teaching staff.
12. To administer basic first aid where appropriate, in line with training and school procedures.
General Responsibilities
1. Be aware of and comply with school policy and procedures particularly in respect of Child Protection and Health and Safety
2. Have a knowledge and experience of ASD, ADHD, attachment and trauma
3. Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
4. Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
5. Ensure the safe organisation of learning activities and the physical teaching space and resources for which they have responsibility
6. Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
7. Attend relevant meetings as required
8. Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
9. Be aware of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school work and to keep confidences as appropriate
10. Any other curriculum duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities/grade of the post as defined, subject to the proviso that normally any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms, following consultation with the Recognised Trade Unions
11. To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact with during the course of your duties and responsibilities. Your conduct must at all times be in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures
12. To report any causes for concern relating to the welfare and safety of children to the designated person, and the head teacher, or if unavailable the designated safeguarding governor or a member of the senior leadership team
13. To attend safeguarding training as required by the school and maintain your knowledge and understanding of your responsibility for safeguarding children in this school
Note: It is expected that duties will be undertaken within contracted hours unless by agreement
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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
About Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 187 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- nmather@woodsfoundation.notts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01159652136
Dear Applicant, On behalf of the children of our school we are delighted that you have expressed an interest in working at Woods Foundation. Our staff are incredibly proud to be part of our school and are committed to providing high quality education for all of our children and their families. Our school currently has 209 children on roll and works with children from ages 4-11. There is a strong commitment to teamwork and staff work collaboratively to plan exciting learning experiences which develop key skills and inspire children to develop a real love of learning. As a forward-thinking organisation, we willingly embrace change and constantly strive to develop innovative practice. This is supported by our strong commitment to collaborative working and continued professional development. This is a tremendous opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people and will suit an ambitious professional looking to further their successes. If you have a question you would like to ask or would like to arrange a visit to our school, please do not hesitate to telephone school to make an appointment. We very much hope that after finding out more about our school, you will feel inspired to join our dedicated and supportive team. Thank you for showing an interest in working with us and we look forward to receiving your application. Duncan White Executive Headteacher
Arranging a visit to Wood's Foundation CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nmather@woodsfoundation.notts.sch.uk.
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