Grade 3 Teaching Assistant

Salary or Hourly Rate

£26,427-£27,274 FTE

Type of vacancy

Fixed Term

Work pattern

Full Time - Term Time Only

Duration

1 Year

Work Base

The Limes, Beckingham, DN10 4QN

Additional Documents

TA3 Job Description.pdf – 1721KB

Additional Documents

Support Staff Application Form (2).docx – 109KB
Converted File Support Staff Application Form (2).docx.pdf – 509KB Closing Date 05 November 2026 23:55

Teaching Assistant (Grade 3) - 30 Hours
Temporary 1 year contract with a view to extension

Beckingham Primary School is a happy, welcoming village school at the heart of its community. We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and play a key role in supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has good literacy and numeracy skills and relevant qualifications or experience appropriate to the role.
  
• Demonstrates a caring, patient and nurturing approach with children.
  
• Has high expectations of behaviour, achievement and inclusion for all pupils.
  
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and carers.
  
• Works effectively as part of a team whilst also using their own initiative.
  
• Can support pupils with a range of learning, physical and emotional needs.
  
• Is organised, flexible and committed to making a difference to children's lives.
  
• Is willing to fully participate in the wider life of the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils in accessing learning activities and achieving their individual targets.
  
• Working with individuals and small groups to deliver targeted learning interventions.
  
• Assisting with the implementation of individual education, behaviour and personal care plans where required.
  
• Promoting positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
  
• Supporting learning across the curriculum, including literacy, numeracy and ICT.
  
• Assisting with classroom organisation, resources and displays.
  
• Supervising pupils during breaktimes, educational visits and other school activities as required.
  
• Supporting the smooth organisation of lunchtime arrangements, supervising pupils during lunch, overseeing play activities, promoting positive behaviour and ensuring children's safety and wellbeing.

We can offer:

• Friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who enjoy learning.
  
• A caring, supportive and inclusive school community.
  
• Dedicated colleagues who are passionate about delivering high-quality education.
  
• Strong partnerships with parents, governors and the local community.
  
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
  
• A school committed to staff wellbeing and teamwork.

If you are passionate about primary education, flexible in your approach and excited by the opportunities that working in a small school brings, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office on office@beckingham.notts.sch.uk to arrange a visit and discover more about our wonderful village school.

Please send completed application forms to office@beckingham.notts.sch.uk

Interview week commencing: Monday 9th November

Start Date: As soon as possible

• 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.

• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.

• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.