Teaching Assistant Salary or Hourly Rate NJC Grade 3 Point 5 - 7 (£25,583 - £26,403) pro rata Type of vacancy Permanent Work pattern Full Time - Term Time Only Work Base The Python Hill Academy, Rainworth, NG21 0JZ Additional Documents Instance 1 Additional Documents Instance 1 Additional Documents Instance 1 Closing Date 22 May 2026 09:00 Level 3 Teaching Assistant Interview Date: Monday 15th June 2026 Work pattern: 32.5 hours per week - Term Time Only The Python Hill Academy is part of The Forge Trust and we pride ourselves in promoting extremely high standards in all aspects of school life. Our ethos is to encourage our children to be aspirational and maintain a work ethic that will help them achieve their future goals. As a result, we expect our staff to promote these values through their own practice. We are looking for a dedicated and ambitious teaching assistant to work alongside the teaching staff to support the learning needs of children. The successful applicant should be prepared to work across all phases of the school. The successful candidate will need to: Have a commitment to helping all pupils achieve their best, regardless of their background or starting point; Have excellent skills in Numeracy and Literacy Have the ability to support social communication and language skills Promote and nurture independence Run interventions programs across school. Use their initiative to adapt activities to meet the needs of the individual Be proactive and flexible Be a team player with a positive approach Liaise with the child's family and professionals involved Build positive working relationships with children and adults alike Have the ability to inspire and motivate all children as well as making learning fun Have high expectations of behaviour and attitudes towards learning; Have excellent organisational skills; The Python Hill Academy can offer you: A truly amazing group of friendly, motivated and well-behaved children, who we are all proud of A supportive staff team High quality CPD within The Forge Trust An exciting opportunity to continue the transformation of The Python Hill Academy in its journey to becoming outstanding Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Julie Parkin at The Python Hill Academy either by email: or by telephone: 01623 464164 to arrange a mutually convenient appointment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks; therefore all posts within the trust are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, age, race, or sexual orientation. Completed application forms should please be returned to