Teaching Asisstant
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG12 2FQ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 17 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 8 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of young people with additional learning needs?
About you…
This rewarding opportunity is for someone who is compassionate, committed and passionate about helping young people thrive both academically and personally.
We are looking for a teaching assistant to join our inclusive secondary school and play a key role in the classroom.
The successful candidate will be resourceful, empathetic, flexible, inspirational and forward thinking.You will have highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, be able to inspire and motivate students and colleagues to achieve their best and be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer…
At South Nottinghamshire Academy we’re proud to be part of Redhill Academy Trust, a community Trust that values and invests in its people. You can expect:
• A warm welcome and thorough induction
• Supportive teams and professional networks
• High-quality CPD through the Redhill Teaching Hub
• Personalised appraisal via our ‘My Contribution’ scheme
• Recognition and celebration of your achievements
Our Trust is a regional leader in teacher training and high-quality professional development, delivered through the DfE designated Redhill Teaching Hub. The Redhill College of Leadership and Development offers excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region.
Why Redhill Academy Trust?
Our mission is simple: Working together to help all our students achieve their best - now and in the future. We’re proud to serve our communities with high-performing academies that transform lives and opportunities.
Further details about the role
Your role…
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll: work within the school/unit as part of a team, under the general direction of the Headteacher who will be responsible for the overall policy of the educational programme and for matters of control and discipline within the appropriate articles of Government.
You will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team, under the leadership and supervision of the teacher. In co-operation with the teacher and under the agreed educational plan, the postholder will work to a level reflected by the grade of the post.
How to apply
Click ‘apply now’ to complete our on-line application form.
For further details regarding this post please contact Emma Punter, Operations Manager on 0115 911 0091 / E.Punter@snacademy.org.uk.
For information on our recruitment process please visit: Redhill Academy Trust - Recruitment Process
Redhill Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS and child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we may invite suitable candidates to interview before the closing date. Early application is therefore encouraged.
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.