Grade 4 Teaching Assistant (PPA and Pastoral Support)

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: Grade 4 SCP 8-14

Contract: Full time

Are you passionate about creating exceptional learning experiences and securing strong foundations for children to thrive?

Be kind. Be curious. Be your best.

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 welcomed and encouraged. We would love the opportunity to show you what makes Mapperley Plains such a special place to learn and work.

Safeguarding

Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We have a strong safeguarding culture where the welfare of children is paramount.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance and safer recruitment practices.

How to Apply

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

Application closing date: Thursday 16^th July

Shortlisting: Friday 17^th July

Interviews: Monday 20^th July

Completed application forms should be returned 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.