Learning Support Assistant (Teaching Assistant)

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Learning Support Assistant (Teaching Assistant)

Salary : Scale 3 (£26,427 to £26,847 pro rata, £22,691 to £23,052 actual per year)

Contract : Permanent, full time (part time & job share considered), term-time only

At NUAST, our staff are passionate advocates for their subject/area and an invaluable link between education and industry .

We are looking to appoint a dynamic Learning Support Assistant on a permanent basis that can support our specialist approach to learning. This vacancy is for a full time post, however part time can be considered.

Your main responsibilities within this role will be:

• Provide teaching support to allocated pupils by planning teaching with the class teacher to achieve progression of learning
• Assisting in preparing the learning environment and the materials used therein
• Managing student behaviour to ensure a constructive working environment
• Support learners in class across the academy, in 1:1 sessions and in small groups to facilitate learning and engagement.
• Under the direction of the teacher devise planning to meet the needs of assigned individuals or groups.

The Nova Education Trust is a cross-phase Multi-Academy Trust based in Nottinghamshire. The schools in our portfolio includes both secondary and primaries, working in a range of contexts. Our track record demonstrates our ability to deliver our core goal, achievement for every child.

If there are any aspects of the role you would like to discuss, or if you would like to come and have a look around, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Please ensure your application arrives by 9.00am on the closing date of Friday 18th September 2026.

The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.