Key Role Information

Salary
£25,598 - £27,768
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
11/06/2026 12:00
Interview
W/C 15th June
Start
1 September 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
L.E.A.D Support Payscale - Banded | SCP 12 - SCP 17
Department
Teachers
Key stage
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
45.183
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Sycamore Academy, part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our committed team. This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing, and development, helping every child to reach their full potential.


Key responsibilities:

  • Supporting pupils in the classroom, both individually and in small groups
  • Assisting teachers in preparing and delivering engaging lessons
  • Helping to create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
  • Promoting independence, confidence, and resilience in pupils
  • Supporting pupils with additional needs, where required
  • Assisting with classroom organisation and administrative tasks


We are looking for someone who:

  • Has a genuine passion for working with children
  • Is patient, caring, and committed to inclusion
  • Has good literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
  • Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
  • Works well as part of a team and shows initiative


In return, we offer:

  • A welcoming and supportive academy community
  • Training and development opportunities, including access to apprenticeship pathways and professional qualifications
  • The chance to make a real difference to children’s education and lives


Sycamore Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Qualifications

Educated to a minimum of level 3essential
Good qualifications in both English and Mathsessential
Level 3 qualification in relevant discipline such as Health and Social Care, Childcare and Education, etcessential
TA3 qualification or equivalent or relevant experiencedesirable
Relevant safeguarding qualification and/or trainingdesirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge of appropriate behaviour management practicesessential
Innovative use of resources and materials including ICT software and equipmentessential
Proven experience of working with children and young people, including children with individual needs and from a range of backgroundsessential
Ability to implement programmes planned with colleagues and/or other professionalsessential
Ability to plan, prepare and deliver a lesson under direction from the teacheressential
Well-developed communication skills, both orally and in writingessential
Knowledge and understanding of the statutory framework in subject areas and phases supportedessential
Knowledge of stages of child development and individual needsessential
ability to establish positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues essential
Understanding and awareness of individual needs and ability to adjust communication methods accordingly essential
Knowledge and understanding of pupil assessment, progress, evaluation and reporting of attainment essential
An appreciation of the National Curriculum and how this is applied to planning, preparation and delivery of learning activities 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

Experience

Experience of planning and delivering learning activities for group and individual needessential
Experience of working with children or young people with SENDessential
Direct experience of working with pupils to raise attainment through personal intervention essential

Personal Attributes

Have an openness to learning and changeessential
Have a positive attitude to personal development and trainingessential
Be able to work in ways that promote equality of opportunity, participation, diversity and responsibilityessential

About Us

Sycamore Academy

Mel Rooney

admin@sycamoreacademy.co.uk

Sycamore Academy
Abbotsford Drive,
St Ann's,
Nottingham
NG3 4QP

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.