Unqualified Teaching Assistant
Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
Scale 3: £25,989 - £26,824 pro rata per annum (actual salary £22,604.55 - £23,330.81)
Term Time only (39 weeks) 37 hours per week
Start date - 1 September 2026
Are you committed to making a real difference to childrens lives? Do you have experience of supporting autistic young people, or young people with SEMH or Attachment needs? Are you proactive, creative and flexible?
We are looking for a caring, resilient and enthusiastic individual to join our team. Successful applicants will have excellent numeracy and literacy skills with the tenacity to ensure that our young people receive the best possible provision. You will be part of a brilliant SEN Team, led by a SENCo and Inclusion Manager. The team also includes a number of Teaching Assistants and Higher Level Teaching Assistants. You will have a passion for inclusion and a commitment to ensuring that all students achieve to their highest potential. Time-management skills, patience and a good work ethic are essential, as are a sense of humour and excellent interpersonal skills. The job description will give you further details about what we require.
Our most recent Ofsted report (2025) stated that Pupils are made to feel included at this school and we pride ourselves on our culture of belonging, particularly for our most vulnerable learners.
This role is an excellent starting point for individuals wishing to gain experience in education, particularly if they are interested in a future career in teaching or education support.
South Wolds is a high attaining, semi-rural- popular school located in the village of Keyworth in Nottinghamshire which is only 6 miles from West Bridgford. We are also a founding partner of the East Midlands Education Trust, committed to providing a first class education for all of our students.
An application pack with further information about the role can be downloaded by clicking on the apply button. Applications must be made on an EMET application form. CVs will not be accepted. No agencies.
On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches. xsngvjr
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 9.00 am on Monday 8 June 2026.