Teaching Assistant
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Worksop, East Midlands
£24,790.00 - £25,584.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 3, Point 5 - 7 (32.5 hours / 5 days per week, term time only) [Actual salary £18,646 - £19244]
Permanent, Part time
Job description
About Us:
At Whipman Woods Flying High Academy, we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic and supportive learning environment where both our pupils and staff can thrive. As part of the Flying High Partnership, we believe in delivering an exceptional education that empowers children to reach their full potential. Our school is a place where creativity, collaboration, and commitment come together to create a learning experience that makes every day count.
We are delighted to invite applications for the position of Teaching Assistant to join our outstanding team of professionals.
About Flying High:
Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 35 primary schools across Derbyshire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way.
Our Partnership celebrates individuality, champions continuous improvement, and ensures every child thrives. With a strong focus on school-led professional development and leadership, we're committed to growing exceptional teachers and inspirational leaders.
Together, we make every day count.
About the Role
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team. This role will involve supporting children across the classroom, working closely with the class teacher and wider school staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences and ensure all children are fully supported.
Whether you are supporting the whole class, working with small groups, or delivering 1:1 support for children with additional needs, your role will be crucial in helping every child feel safe, happy, and able to achieve their potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide targeted support for pupils with SEND or additional needs, including supporting individual plans.
- Help deliver structured group activities, adapt resources, and track pupil progress under teacher guidance.
- Support pupils' emotional and behavioural development to promote inclusion and confidence.
- Build positive relationships with pupils to support their learning, wellbeing, and personal development.
- Work collaboratively with class teachers, support staff, and families to create a nurturing and inclusive environment.
- Maintain confidentiality, uphold safeguarding procedures, and model the school's values in all interactions.
We Are Looking For
- An experienced and confident individual with a strong understanding of working with children who have additional needs.
- Someone who can adapt learning activities and resources to meet a variety of pupil needs.
- A reflective practitioner who observes, records, and communicates pupil progress clearly.
- A calm and nurturing adult who supports emotional development and helps pupils feel safe and included.
- A reliable team player who can build strong relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
- Someone who maintains high professional standards and follows safeguarding and behaviour policies effectively.
We Can Offer You:
- A commitment to people across our partnership, underpinned by our people principles: adaptability, wellness, recognising achievement, employee voice and engagement, professional development and growth, inclusivity, and collaboration.
- Access to extensive, high-quality CPL at every stage of your career, including opportunities to grow as a leader.
- The opportunity to progress across the partnership, realising your career ambitions.
- Access to an employee assistance programme that offers specialist support, including counselling, financial support, and legal advice.
- A fantastic working environment, with a team that works together for the benefit of the children in our schools.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children every day
Application Details
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact the school office.
Early application is advised, as we may interview and appoint before the closing date.
Flying High Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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