Primary Teaching Assistant - Level 3 - Nottingham Hope Academy

Nexus Multi Academy Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant - Level 3 at Nottingham Hope Academy to work with primary pupils requiring special educational needs support. The ideal candidate will have experience in mainstream teaching and knowledge of SEND practices, fostering a nurturing environment. This role offers 22.5 hours per week during term time, with opportunities for professional development and wellbeing support. A commitment to safeguarding children is essential.

Benefits

Access to wellbeing support resources

Flexible working policies

Internal opportunities across Trust academies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a mainstream or specialist setting required.
• Knowledge of Special Educational Needs (SEN) is essential.
• Ability to foster trusting relationships with pupils and families.

Responsibilities

• Support primary pupils with significant SEMH needs.
• Work one-to-one with pupils or in small groups.
• Ensure student safety and facilitate access to learning.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to adapt to individual needs

Commitment to child welfare

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or childcare

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant - Level 3 - Nottingham Hope Academy

"People used to tell me to look at which young offender's institution my child was going to. Now I'm looking at which university they will go to." - Year 13 parent

"Excellent provision of adapted curriculum to meet the children's individual needs. Everything fun & enjoyable"

"Where do I start?! I am so pleased and grateful for the excellent provision, quality teaching and care that my child has access to in school."

"Fantastic school I personally couldn't have hoped for a better school safe and nurturing environment she always comes home with a smile."

"I think the school overall is great and my son has come on leaps and bounds since being there, he always enjoys school and is always smiling."

"The Trust Olympics 2023 were perfect, awesome and fantastic."

"Brilliant clubs & brilliant staff also."

"My children really enjoy the school clubs both after school and holiday clubs, the staff are amazing."

"We really love the school holiday club and so do the boys."

I would like to send a message of thanks to everyone who works the clubs and those for organise them too. They are an important resource to our whole family, so thank you.

Join the Nexus team as a Primary Teaching Assistant - Level 3 - Nottingham Hope Academy

Position: Primary L3 Teaching Assistant with SEND

Hours and Salary: 22.5 hours per week (3 days per week/0.6FTE), Term Time Only

School and Location:Nottingham HOPE Academy, Castle Gate, Nottingham, NG1 7AR

This role will be split across ‘Primary Pathways’ at Sherwood Education Centre (Perry Road, Sherwood, NG5 3AE), and the Children’s Hospital School (at Queen’s Medical Centre)

Contract type:Permanent, Term Time Only

Closing date:Thursday 8 th January 2026

Shortlisting date:Friday 9 th January 2026

Interview date:Week beginning 12 th January 2026

formerly Hospital and Home Education Learning Centre (HHELC)

Nottingham HOPE Academy is a school based in Nottingham City which caters for pupils and young people with a range of medical or mental health needs. The school is located on four sites.

About the Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 19 unique SEND and mainstream academies.

We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus, for further information.

We are looking for ‘the right person for a position to change lives’. This role has been created to support children and families in removing barriers to regular education attendance.

Nottingham HOPE Academy is a unique alternative educational provision in the City of Nottingham so if you’re interested, a call or visit to learn more about us is strongly encouraged!

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Teaching Assistant to join our team of dedicated staff. You will be an experienced mainstream Teaching Assistant with SEND experience and/or have worked in a specialist education setting.

Knowledge of SEN will be essential and you must be able to respond and adapt to the wide ranging needs of our children and young people. You will be required to ensure the safety of our children and young people and facilitate their access to learning by responding to individual needs. You will use your excellent interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with pupils and their families, and then assess the attainment and progress of our students, in order to help them succeed.

You will be working as part of a team supporting whole class lessons, group work and working one to one with pupils. You will be part of a committed staff team who are motivated every day by improving the life chances of our children and young people. This role will be across two sites where your role will be;

• Working with primary pupils at Sherwood Education who are unable to attend a mainstream setting due to their significant SEMH needs
• Working with primary pupils at the Children’s Hospital School

For the right candidate, this role could be combined with the 0.4 Teaching Assistant vacancy that we have advertised to create a full time post.

What you can expect from us

Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility

Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.

Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services

Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career

An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm

The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team

Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects

Flexible working policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

To apply

If you're interested in this role and wish to apply, please visit the Nexus MAT website to download an application form. You'll find it under the Joining Us – Careers section, where the position is listed

All candidates are advised to refer to the job profile before making an application.

In line with safer recruitment practices and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), curriculum vitae (CV’s) will only be accepted alongside a full application form

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and young people. If successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check .

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.