Teaching Assistant (Qualified or Unqualified)

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Teaching Assistant (Qualified or Unqualified, with ASC or SEMH is highly desirable) 

Fixed term until August 2027 

Scale 3 £25,183 - £25,992 pa pro rata (Actual salary £21,903.51 - £22,607.16) / Scale 4 £26,409 - £27,711 pa pro rata (Actual salary £22,969.85 - £24,102.30) dependent on qualifications 

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. 

Are you committed to making a real difference to children’s lives?  Do you have experience of supporting young people with ASC, SEMH or Attachment needs?  Are you proactive, creative and flexible? 

We are looking for a caring, resilient, and enthusiastic individual to join our team and support a pupil with a primary focus on SEMH support.  Successful applicants will have excellent numeracy and literacy skills and with the tenacity to ensure that our youngsters receive the best possible provision.  You will be a member of our Learning Support Team providing one to one support.  You will also spend time supporting whole class teaching and will work closely with teachers to support them in making necessary adjustments to teaching and resources.  This role is funding related and will be fixed term until August 2027. 

If you would like further details please e-mail jegglenton@southwolds.uk 

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. 

If you would like further information and require an informal conversation or visit, please telephone or email our school office via 0115 937 3506 or office@southwolds.uk 

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. 

To apply, please visit the Trust website at www.emet.uk.com/vacancies and complete the online application form. 

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. 

Closing date for applications is 9.00am on 5^th September 2025

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.