Transform Trust Level 2 Teaching Assistant (must hold a Level 3 qualification)

Required from September 2025

Full time 37 hours per week

Term time only

Permanent

Salary Grade D point 7-12 (£25,584-£27,711 FTE per annum)

£ 22,005 - £23,834 Actual Salary per annum

Sutton Road Primary School is seeking to appoint a level 3 qualified, enthusiastic and hard-working Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning and child development in the Early Years classrooms to maximise the participation of our children.

·       Do you have a passion for working with young children?

·       Are you patient, supportive and caring?

·       Are you enthusiastic and motivated?

Then read on…

We are looking for someone to join our EYFS team, working alongside other teaching assistants and class teachers in the planning of work and activities for individuals and groups of children in Early Years. You will be delivering educational activities that support children in their development and aiding pupils with their education, health and special educational needs.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who will:

• be creative in your approach to learning and delivering the curriculum;
• possess and use appropriate skills to undertake those activities necessary to meet the physical, emotional and educational needs of individuals and groups of children, including those with special needs
• have high expectations of pupils’ achievements and a commitment to excellent standards;
• be enthusiastic, energetic and committed to making learning exciting;
• have excellent communication skills with children and adults

In return we offer:

• A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team that are driven 

towards continuously raising standards.

• Excellent professional development opportunities through an extensive range of network groups and other Transform Trust initiatives
• Calm and purposeful learning environments
• An inclusive ethos that supports all pupils.
• Friendly, polite, well behaved children who deserve the very best
• Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community 
• A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school
• Career opportunities as part of a successful Multi Academy Trust

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and have been arranged by contacting the school office on 01623 455920.

How to apply

Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and as such anyone who is registered disabled and meets the essential person specification criteria will be shortlisted for interview.

Please complete the online application form which you will find on the Transform Trust website https://transformtrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies. Please ensure that you follow the instructions within the application form and ensure that there are no gaps in your education or employment history that are not accounted for.

Any questions or queries should be directed to Emma Severn, Head of School at Sutton Road Primary School, Email: srrecruitment@suttonroad.org Telephone: 01623 455920

Closing date for applications: Monday 7^th July at 9am

Interviews will be held on: Monday 14^th July

Transform Trust is a Multi Academy Trust with over 9300 children in 26 Primary Schools covering Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire. Joining us, you will be part of an ambitious and innovative organisation. We have a strong focus on empowering our member schools to drive their improvement journey whilst maintaining their own individual identity and community focus. 

We believe education has the power to transform lives and communities. Our purpose is to be an innovative and inclusive Trust working for all children.

We are an employer that encourages flexible working and promotes wellbeing through workload considerations.