Grade 4 Teaching Assistant
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG17 8EE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Nov 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and motivated Grade 4 Teaching Assistant to join The West Park Academy. The successful candidate will initially be based in F1 but should also be happy to work across the whole Primary age range if the need arises in the future. As the role will initially be based in F1, ‘full and relevant qualifications’ would be required. Early years qualifications list: UK only - GOV.UK
• Do you have the skills and expertise to understand the needs of children?
• Do you have a proven track record of improving outcomes for all children?
• Do you have high levels of commitment to inclusion?
• Do you have sensitivity and understanding to build good relationships with individuals and parents and carers?
• Do you have good communication skills?
• Can you consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies?
• Do you have knowledge of guidance and regulations around safeguarding?
If the answer is ‘Yes’ to most of the above then we would love to hear from you!
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A warm and welcoming, forward-thinking school
• A Multi-Academy Trust that focuses on the most important aspects of children’s education and ‘getting it right early’
• Excellent facilities
• A collaborative learning community
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.