Unqualified Teaching Assistant

The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 5FF

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £22,604.55 - £23,330.81

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you committed to making a real difference to children’s lives?Do you have experience of supporting autistic young people, or young people with SEMH or Attachment needs? Are you proactive, creative and flexible?

We are looking for a caring, resilient and enthusiastic individual to join our team.Successful applicants will have excellent numeracy and literacy skills with the tenacity to ensure that our young people receive the best possible provision. You will be part of a brilliant SEN Team, led by a SENCo and Inclusion Manager. The team also includes a number of Teaching Assistants and Higher Level Teaching Assistants. You will have a passion for inclusion and a commitment to ensuring that all students achieve to their highest potential. Time-management skills, patience and a good work ethic are essential, as are a sense of humour and excellent interpersonal skills. The job description will give you further details about what we require.

What the school offers its staff

Our most recent Ofsted report (2025) stated that “Pupils are made to feel included at this school” and we pride ourselves on our culture of belonging, particularly for our most vulnerable learners.

This role is an excellent starting point for individuals wishing to gain experience in education, particularly if they are interested in a future career in teaching or education support.

On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.

For further information regarding the post, or to arrange an informal discussion about the post, please contact Gail Burrows, Office Manager atgburrows@southwolds.ukor call the school office on 0115 937 3506.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post. They will also be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 9.00 am on Monday 8 June 2026.

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.

Additional documents

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

Unqualified Teaching Assistant Recruitment booklet May 2026.pdf - 815 KB (opens in new tab)

About The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1024 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form website
• Email address: gburrows@southwolds.uk
• Phone number: 0115 937 3506
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-south-wolds-academy-sixth-form

Arranging a visit to The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gburrows@southwolds.uk.

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