Key Role Information

Salary
£23,966 - £26,064
Job type
Permanent
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
04/01/2026 00:00
Interview
9 January 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
L.E.A.D Support Payscale - Banded | SCP 7 - SCP 12
Department
Teaching Assistants
Key stage
Key Stage 2
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Advert - Teaching Assistant Level 2

Job Title:    Teaching Assistant Level 2                                                     

Contract Type:  Permanent

Salary Range:     NJC 7 - 12. £24294 - £26421 Actual Salary: £23966 - £26064

Working hours: 37 hours per week term time only 39 weeks per year.

    Monday – Thursday 8am – 4pm Friday 8am – 3.30 pm


Here at Cloudside we strive to work closely with our community to lead and guide every Cloudside child to success. We endeavour to share our love for learning with each child and encourage them to lead their own life-long learning with clarity and confidence. In our recent Ofsted report (January 2022) where we were graded Good in all areas, it was stated ‘Leaders, teachers and support staff strive to provide the best education for pupils. Leaders have carefully designed an ambitious curriculum’.


We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant who is highly organised, motivated and committed to the success of the Academy. The successful candidate will be someone who can build excellent relationships with our children and be committed to high standards in the classroom. Have good verbal and written communication skills and be able to work as part of a motivated and supportive team. The role will be to work with children across our school to complete targeted interventions such as Precision Teaching, Lexia and 1:1 reading.

The post would be ideally suited to someone who is caring, passionate about education and has the capacity to work with pupils to develop their full potential.


Job purpose: ·

To work with children as part of a team under the overall direction of the Headteacher who will be responsible for the policy and educational programme and for matters of control and discipline within National Curriculum Framework.


·   To foster the participation of pupils in the social and academic processes of the school by recognising individual pupils’ needs and identifying and implementing appropriate responses

under the overall management and guidance of the class teacher.

·        To work independently in accordance within guidelines in order to encourage pupils to become more independent learners and help to raise the standard of achievement and attainment

for all pupils.

·        Activities undertaken by colleagues at this level would be monitored by the class teacher or more senior colleagues and the content of learning activities would be planned by the

teacher/more senior staff, although there would be an expectation that the post holder would contribute to this process.

·        To be aware of your responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of young persons whom you have contact with during the course of your duties. 


Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Duties

·        Assist the class teacher in the planning and evaluation of teaching and learning activities.

·        Provide support to individuals and groups on teacher planned activities to enable them to access the curriculum, whilst monitoring progress and dealing with challenges as they arise.

·        Through effective learning strategies, support all pupils to participate in learning activities. This will involve being aware of pupils’ needs, using appropriate equipment and materials and

modifying resources as necessary to support pupils to participate and progress.

·        Contribute to the implementation of an effective behaviour management strategy, applying it fairly and consistently within clear boundaries and reinforcing positive aspects of behaviour.

- Develop positive relationships with parents, carers and families by taking a partnership approach, maintaining and sharing accurate information where appropriate.

·        First Aid (training will be provided)

 

In return we can offer:

·        An opportunity to work with a strong, supportive and dynamic team of professionals;

·        work in a school with high aspirations for all of its pupils and staff;

·        excellent in house training and CPD opportunities

·        Generous pension scheme

·        Employee Assistance scheme

 

Cloudside Academy is part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust which is a registered charity created in 2011. The Trust aims, through outstanding leadership, to provide the highest quality education to enable every pupil to realise their full potential. Further information about the Trust can be found here http://www.leadacademytrust.co.uk/about-us

 

This is a superb opportunity to develop and progress professionally and to impact upon children’s learning.

Please view our website www.cloudsideacademy.co.uk to learn more about our school. Please view our website www.cloudsideacademy.co.uk to learn more about our school.

Please apply through the trust website L.E.A.D. Academy Trust | SAMpeople Recruit

Interview date: Friday 9th January 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 4th January 2026

L.E.A.D. Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.


Qualifications

GCSEs grade 5-9 or equivalent in Maths and Englishessential
TA2 qualification or equivalent or relevant experienceessential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Relevant experience of building positive relationships with all stakeholdersessential
Innovative use of resources and materials including ICT software and equipmentessential
Knowledge of stages of child development and individual needsessential
Ability to contribute to the planning and delivery of learning activitiesessential
Initiative in dealing with day to day issues essential
ability to establish positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues essential
Developed communication skills, both orally and in writing essential
Understanding and awareness of individual needs and ability to adjust communication methods accordingly essential
Knowledge of Teaching Assistants’ contribution to raising standards by the promotion of independent learningessential
Ability to organise classroom resources and assist with the maintenance of pupil records essential
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and protocols essential
Knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures that contribute to the maintenance of pupil safety and security essential
Knowledge of appropriate behaviour management practices
Proven experience of working with children and young people, including children with individual needs and from a range of backgrounds
Awareness of techniques necessary to support individual learning needs and development
Knowledge and understanding of pupil assessment, progress, evaluation and reporting of attainment
An appreciation of the National Curriculum and how this is applied to planning, preparation and delivery of learning activities

Experience

Experience of working with children or young people with SENDessential
Understanding the role of parents/carers and the wider community in education
Direct experience of working with pupils to raise attainment through personal intervention

Personal Attributes

Have an openness to learning and changeessential
Be able to work in ways that promote equality of opportunity, participation, diversity and responsibilityessential

About Us

Cloudside Academy

Samantha Grogan

samanthagrogan@cloudsideacademy.co.uk

Cloudside Academy
Stanton Road,
Sandiacre,
Nottingham,
NG10 5DE

Safeguarding Information

L.E.A.D Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.


L.E.A.D Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.