Teaching Assistant (PPA & Pastoral Support)

Grade 4 SCP 8-14
Permanent
Full Time
Mapperley Plains Primary & Nursery, Mapperley, NG3 5LD
Closing Date
16 July 2026 23:55

At Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School, we believe that children thrive when they feel safe, valued and inspired. Our school is a warm, inclusive and ambitious community where positive relationships underpin everything we do. We are proud of our strong sense of belonging, our commitment to high-quality teaching and learning and our determination to ensure every child succeeds.

We are seeking a caring, skilled and enthusiastic Grade 4 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference to children's lives and who understands the importance of supporting both academic achievement and emotional wellbeing.

About the Role

This is a varied and rewarding role combining classroom support, pastoral intervention work and whole-class teaching during teachers' PPA time.

The successful candidate will work across the school, supporting children with a wide range of needs and abilities. Alongside delivering learning activities and interventions, they will play an important role in promoting children's wellbeing, confidence and readiness to learn.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience of supporting children with additional needs, building positive relationships and helping children overcome barriers to learning.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience working with primary-aged children and understands how to support them to succeed
  • Builds positive, nurturing relationships and has high expectations for all children
  • Is committed to inclusion and has experience of supporting children with SEND, SEMH or additional needs
  • Can confidently deliver interventions and support learning with individuals, small groups and whole classes
  • Promotes positive behaviour and supports children's wellbeing and emotional development
  • Works effectively as part of a team whilst showing initiative, flexibility and professionalism
  • Is committed to safeguarding, continual professional development and making a positive difference to children's lives
  • Shares our values of kindness, curiosity and striving to be our best

 Why join Mapperley Plains?

 We can offer:

  • Wonderful children who are enthusiastic, caring and eager to learn
  • A welcoming and supportive staff team who genuinely work together
  • A strong culture of safeguarding, inclusion and pastoral care
  • Opportunities to work closely with children and make a lasting difference to their lives
  • A commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development
  • A school that values creativity, outdoor learning and play through our developing OPAL provision
  • A leadership team that is ambitious for children and supportive of staff
  • A positive and engaged school community

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. To arrange a visit or discuss the role further, please contact the school office on 0115 964 9360.

Dates (please confirm attendance with the school office):

  • Thursday 9 July at 11:00
  • Friday 10 July at 16:00
  • Tuesday 14 July at 16:00
  • Thursday 16 July at 11:00

Shortlisting: Friday 17th July

Interviews: Monday 20th July

Application forms are available to download above. Please send completed application forms by email to: office@mapperleyplains.notts.sch.uk 

We look forward to hearing from candidates who share our commitment to helping every child be kind, be curious and be their best.

• 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.