Contract Term: 1-year temporary contract (with a view to be made permanent if successful) Salary: Grade 3–6. £20,665-£21,660 actual salary per annum (£24,077-£25,183 FTE per annum) Starting grade dependant on experienceHours: 37 hours a week, term time only (including INSET days)Start Date: As soon as possible - to be confirmed with the successful applicant Job Reference: TAobs/2025 Old Basford School is seeking to appoint an inspiring teaching assistant to work within our school team, especially Key Stage 1. We are excited to welcome a new member of staff to our committed whole school team, who all work hard for the pupils at OBS! Old Basford School is a two-form entry primary school in Nottingham City with a fantastic reputation. We are an ambitious and aspirational school and pride ourselves on the additional opportunities we offer all our pupils. We aim for all children to leave our school educated, equipped, enriched and empowered with the skills and knowledge to find success in the next stage of their learning. The ideal candidate will: ·
• have experience of working within primary school settings • hold the relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications • be a consistently good within their classroom practice • knowledge of supporting pupils with SEND • be able to improve and impact pupil progress and achievement through quality adult interactions and tailored interventions • be flexible and able to use your own initiative • follow our reflective and restorative behaviour system with all pupils • be energetic, enthusiastic and creative In return we offer: • A friendly school and community, with happy, motivated staff • Professional development opportunities • A supportive SLT, governors and staff who encourage collaborative thinking • A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school • Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and candidates wishing to visit the school beforehand should telephone school or email to make an appointment. Visits: Monday 20th January 2:30pm, Thursday 23rd January 9:15am, Tuesday 28th January 3:45pm Closing date for applications: Thursday 30th January Interviews to be held: Wednesday 5th February or Thursday 6th February