Temporary Part-Time Grade 4 Teaching Assistant
Gotham Primary School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 0JS14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
3 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
19 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 (Can be done as a job share): Monday - Friday 8.45am - 12noon 16 hours and 15 minutes a week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year initially
Actual salary
- £11516-£12682
What skills and experience we're looking for
The governors are looking to appoint a temporary, part-time Grade 4 Teaching Assistant to work on Monday to Friday morning from 8.45am -12 noon, term time only.
The successful candidate will work as part of our Teaching Assistant team across the school, working to support individual pupils, small groups and on occasions to take full classes for PPA cover, management time or short-term illness cover.
We are hoping to meet someone who will get fully involved in all aspects of school life and for you to have:
- experience in either EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2
- experience of working 1-1, in groups and in whole class situations
- experience of teaching phonics
- experience of managing behaviour in a calm, positive and consistent manner
- a qualification such as NVQ Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in schools (or equivalent relevant qualification)
- a strong understanding of child pedagogy and the ability to make adaptations to activities in order for children to be supported or challenged appropriately and make strong progress
- the ability to swiftly identify misconceptions and support children, in the moment, to develop the knowledge or skills required
What the school offers its staff
What can we offer you in return?
- A happy and nurturing school.
- A community school with supportive parents.
- A welcoming, friendly and experienced staff team.
- Children who love learning.
- Access to high quality CPD.
- Close professional links with other local schools in our family, the RMSA and throughout Rushcliffe.
If you would like to visit school or for any additional information, please contact the Head Teacher at janetteallen1@gotham.notts.sch.uk
For an application pack, please contact the school office at office@gotham.notts.sch.uk
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. The County Council welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools
Further information about the job
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 Gotham Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 144 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Gotham Primary School website
- Email address
- janetteallen1@gotham.notts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0115 9149751
Gotham Primary School is a mainstream primary school catering for pupils from the age of 4 to 11. We are proud to provide a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment where every member of our community is valued and respected. Our broad, balanced, creative curriculum and enrichment activities provide opportunities for everyone to achieve and succeed. Our motto is BEING THE BEST WE CAN BE TOGETHER!
Gotham Primary is a great place to work and learn!
Arranging a visit to Gotham Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email janetteallen1@gotham.notts.sch.uk.
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