At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' physical and emotional wellbeing in a vibrant classroom environment.
- Company: Join the award-winning Nexus Multi Academy Trust with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Wellbeing support, career development, flexible working, and discounts on lifestyle services.
- Other info: Beautiful school setting with excellent facilities and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a rewarding and dynamic role.
- Qualifications: Passionate about education, adaptable, and ideally experienced with special educational needs.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Join the Nexus team as a Teaching Assistant at Fountaindale.
Position: Teaching Assistant
Hours and Salary: Part-Time (13.5 Hours Monday & Tuesday), Notts Grade 4 (NJC 08 to NJC 14, £27,710 - £30,515) Actual Salary = £8,749.39 - £9,635.06, Inclusive of the provisional 3.3% cost of living pay award
School and Location: Fountaindale, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, Notts, NG18 5BA
Contract type: Part-Time, Permanent
Closing date: Monday 6th July 2026
About our School: Fountaindale School believes that it takes a village to raise a child and our staff play an important role in this. Are you an energetic individual who will put young people at the centre of your work? Do you believe in our core values: Belong, Engage and Enjoy? If so, then come and join us. Working at Fountaindale will suit anyone who is supportive, caring and nurturing, who takes pride in helping children take small but incredibly powerful steps towards a meaningful independent adulthood. A beautiful modern building nestled in a stunning woodland setting, we have a range of facilities for children with physical and sensory needs including a hydrotherapy pool, sensory room, woodland walk and outdoor play areas.
About the Trust: This is an exciting opportunity to join an award-winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. We are a growing, forward-thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child-centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be”.
Responsibilities: Our Teaching Assistants work as a valued part of the class team to support the physical and emotional wellbeing of our pupils. The role is varied, active, and rewarding. You will support whole class lessons, group work and one-to-one sessions, respond to individual needs such as personal care and hygiene, create a safe learning environment and assist with educational, medical, moving and handling and bespoke interventions.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Passionate and enthusiastic about making a difference
- Experienced in managing premises and hold relevant qualifications
- Able to lead and work effectively and supportively as part of a committed team
- Able to solve problems
- Positive, ambitious and forward-looking
- Resilient and easily adaptable to change
- Knowledge of SEN will be advantageous
- Ability to respond to the emotional, social and mental health needs of children and young people
What you can expect from us:
- Wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice, with option to top up to private healthcare
- Discount schemes for high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
- Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme (Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme)
- Extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching for career development
- Induction package to help you settle in with confidence
- Opportunity to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, teachers, and team
- Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
- Flexible working policies and cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff
Contact: For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Karen Redgate, School Resource Manager, kredgate@nexusmat.org
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.
Safeguarding: Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
Legal and privacy statements: We are committed to protecting your personal data and handling it responsibly. The information you provide will be used solely for recruitment and selection purposes. Your data will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Teaching Assistant - Fountaindale in Mansfield employer: Nexus Multi Academy Trust
Fountaindale School, part of the Nexus Multi Academy Trust, is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and professional growth of its staff. With a supportive work culture centred around the values of Belong, Engage, and Enjoy, employees benefit from tailored career pathways, extensive training opportunities, and a range of wellbeing resources. Located in a beautiful woodland setting, the school offers a unique environment where passionate individuals can make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with special educational needs.
