At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Grade 4 students in their learning and emotional wellbeing.
- Company: Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School, a warm and inclusive community.
- Benefits: Join a dedicated team with opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: A rewarding role with a focus on positive relationships and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and help them thrive.
- Qualifications: Experience with primary-aged children and supporting additional needs.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about creating exceptional learning experiences and securing strong foundations for children to thrive? Bekind. Be curious. Be your best. At Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School, we believe that children thrive when they feel safe, valued and inspired. Our school is a warm, inclusive and ambitious community where positive relationships underpin everything we do. We are proud of our strong sense of belonging, our commitment to high-quality teaching and learning and our determination to ensure every child succeeds.
We are seeking a caring, skilled and enthusiastic Grade 4 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference to children's lives and who understands the importance of supporting both academic achievement and emotional wellbeing.
About the Role
This is a varied and rewarding role combining classroom support, pastoral intervention work and whole‑class teaching during teachers' PPA time. The successful candidate will work across the school, supporting children with a wide range of needs and abilities. Alongside delivering learning activities and interventions, they will play an important role in promoting children's wellbeing, confidence and readiness to learn. We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience of supporting children with additional needs, building positive relationships and helping children overcome barriers to learning.
What We Are Looking For
- Has experience working with primary‑aged children and understands how to support them to succeed
- Builds positive, nurturing relationships and has high expectations for all children
- Is committed to inclusion and has experience of supporting children with SEND, SEMH or additional needs
- Can confidently deliver interventions and support learning with individuals, small groups and whole classes
- Promotes positive behaviour and supports children's wellbeing and emotional development
- Works effectively as part of a team whilst showing initiative, flexibility and professionalism
- Is committed to safeguarding, continual professional development and making a positive difference to children's lives
- Shares our values of kindness, curiosity and striving to be our best
Contact Details:
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School Recruitment Team
