Key Role Information

Salary
£28,598 - £32,061 FTE per annum (£24,595.07- £27,572.58 actual per annum)
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
06/07/2026 23:59
Interview
W/C 15th June 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Suport Staff Pay Scale | 12 - 19
Department
Teaching Assistants
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
44.849
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The role in a nutshell

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in transforming the lives of the children you support. You will help pupils overcome learning and developmental challenges, making a meaningful contribution to the quality of education they receive. The responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant can be varied and may differ from school to school. At this Academy, the key duties include:


  • Assisting with teaching in class, working alongside and under the direction of the class teacher.
  • Supporting children with additional or special educational needs.
  • Leading lessons under the teacher’s guidance.
  • Delivering targeted intervention sessions to small groups of pupils.
  • Providing one-to-one support to help individual pupils access their educational provision.


This role offers variety and the opportunity to face something new each day. You may encounter different topics and challenges, but the rewards are significant. Supporting pupils to reach their potential, grow in confidence, and achieve their goals brings immense satisfaction. 



The candidate

The ideal candidate will hold, or be willing to work towards, a recognised Teaching Assistant qualification and demonstrate a strong commitment to ongoing professional development. We are looking for someone who can offer:


  • A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification.
  • Educated to grade 4 or above at GCSE level in English and Maths.
  • A genuine commitment to supporting a wide range of children, including those with individual and often complex needs.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • A collaborative approach and commitment to effective teamwork.


We welcome applications from everyone who believes they meet the expectations of the role regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. To ensure that our staff composition is representative of the communities we serve, applications from groups who are currently under-represented in education including people with disabilities and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are particularly encouraged.  

Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Assistance Programme
Annual Eye Care Voucher
Annual Eye Care Voucher
Local Government Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

Educated to grade 4 or above at GCSE level in English and Maths essential
A recognised Teaching Assistant Qualificationdesirable

Skills

Experience/Knowledge

A sound knowledge of the National Curriculum and how it informs the planning, preparation, and delivery of learning activities.essential
Understanding of ACESessential
Understanding of Trauma Informed Practice essential
Knowledge of safeguarding policies, procedures, and protocols.essential
Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures that support the maintenance of pupil safety and security.essential
Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies and practices.essential
Awareness of, or willingness to train in, the role of the Teaching Assistant in supporting teaching and learning across the curriculum.essential
Awareness of the stages of child development and the ability to recognise and respond to individual needs.essential
Understanding of pupil assessment, progress monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of attainment.essential
Understanding of Emotion coaching

Personal Attributes

Values diversity and supports pupils with a wide range of abilities and needsessential
Ability to plan, prepare, and deliver lessons under the direction of the teacher.essential
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.essential
Motivates pupils and contributes to a positive learning environment.essential
Able to understand and respond to pupils’ emotional, social, and learning needs.essential

Relevant Skills

Awareness of strategies to support individual learning needs and development.essential
Capacity to build and maintain positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.essential
Ability to support the effective management of pupil behaviour.essential
Proficiency in supporting the effective use of ICT to enhance classroom learning.essential
Awareness of individual pupil needs and the ability to adapt communication methods appropriately.essential

Brookvale Academy (formerly Denewood Academy)

Emily Ingram

Emily.Ingram@Raleightrust.org

Forest Road West
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG7 4ES

Safeguarding Information

The Raleigh Education Trust (the “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. Creating a culture of safety and vigilance for our pupils is of paramount importance, we aim to:

(a) create and maintain a safe environment

(b) manage situations should child welfare concerns arise

(c) create an atmosphere of trust in which pupils feel confident to confide any concern

(d) help young people to understand the difference between acceptable and non - acceptable behaviour

(e) teach pupils to stay safe from harm


Pupils are taught about safeguarding, including E-safety as part of a broad and balanced curriculum. All staff within the Trust take welfare concerns seriously and encourage children and young people to talk about anything that worries them.