Exceptional Teaching Assistant - Grade 3
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2026 |
| Location: | Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9NS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 0a56ecd3-864c-4357-839c-e6afe0e66641 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
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Seeking an Exceptional Teaching Assistant Role: Teaching Assistant (Grade 3) King Edwin Primary School, Edwinstowe
Contract: 1yr with potential for extension At King Edwin Primary School, we believe that education is about more than just meeting targets; it’s about igniting curiosity and building the confidence children need to navigate the world.
Our school is a vibrant hub in the Edwinstowe community, defined by a culture of high expectations, mutual respect, and a genuine sense of belonging.
We are currently looking for a dedicated and inspirational Teaching Assistant to join our team.
We aren't looking for someone to simply "assist" - we are looking for a #KingEdwinner: a professional who is deeply committed to the craft of supporting young learners and who brings a unique, positive energy to our classrooms.
What We Are Looking For:
The successful candidate will be someone who understands and is skilled at supporting our children both academically and emotionally.
We want to hear from you if:
• You are a specialist in potential: You have a knack for identifying a child’s barriers to learning and the patience and skill to help them break through.
• You lead by example: You model resilience, kindness, and curiosity in everything you do.
• You are proactive: You don’t wait to be told where you’re needed; you see the "gap" and fill it with purposeful support.
• You value connection: You understand that children learn best when they feel safe and seen. You are a master at building rapport with students, parents, and colleagues alike.
• You hold high standards: You take pride in your work and believe that every child - regardless of their starting point - is capable of greatness.
What the school offers its staff
Why King Edwin Primary?
• A supportive environment: We are a team of professionals who genuinely look out for each other. Your professional development and well-being are priorities, not afterthoughts.
• Our pupils: Our children are inquisitive, energetic, and a genuine joy to teach. They make the "hard days" worth it.
• Our ethos: We are proud of our reputation for excellence in Edwinstowe. At KEPS, you aren't just an employee; you are a vital part of a mission-driven community.
• Our Values: We grow, learn and achieve together here at KEPS and our values permeate every element of school life
How to Apply;
If you are ready to bring your talent and dedication to a school that celebrates character as much as we do attainment, we want to hear from you.
Please submit your application form, along with a letter of application to the School Office (office@kingedwin.notts.sch.uk). In your letter, please move beyond the standard "I enjoy working with children" and explain what being our next #KingEdwinner means to you, and how your specific skills will enhance our awesome team.
"Be more than a Teaching Assistant. Be our next KingEdwinner."
King Edwin Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Join our KEPS Team:
Seeking an Exceptional Teaching Assistant Role: Teaching Assistant (Grade 3) King Edwin Primary School, Edwinstowe
Contract: 1yr with potential for extension At King Edwin Primary School, we believe that education is about more than just meeting targets; it’s about igniting curiosity and building the confidence children need to navigate the world.
Our school is a vibrant hub in the Edwinstowe community, defined by a culture of high expectations, mutual respect, and a genuine sense of belonging.
We are currently looking for a dedicated and inspirational Teaching Assistant to join our team.
We aren't looking for someone to simply "assist" - we are looking for a #KingEdwinner: a professional who is deeply committed to the craft of supporting young learners and who brings a unique, positive energy to our classrooms.
What We Are Looking For:
The successful candidate will be someone who understands and is skilled at supporting our children both academically and emotionally.
We want to hear from you if:
• You are a specialist in potential: You have a knack for identifying a child’s barriers to learning and the patience and skill to help them break through.
• You lead by example: You model resilience, kindness, and curiosity in everything you do.
• You are proactive: You don’t wait to be told where you’re needed; you see the "gap" and fill it with purposeful support.
• You value connection: You understand that children learn best when they feel safe and seen. You are a master at building rapport with students, parents, and colleagues alike.
• You hold high standards: You take pride in your work and believe that every child - regardless of their starting point - is capable of greatness.
What the school offers its staff
Why King Edwin Primary?
• A supportive environment: We are a team of professionals who genuinely look out for each other. Your professional development and well-being are priorities, not afterthoughts.
• Our pupils: Our children are inquisitive, energetic, and a genuine joy to teach. They make the "hard days" worth it.
• Our ethos: We are proud of our reputation for excellence in Edwinstowe. At KEPS, you aren't just an employee; you are a vital part of a mission-driven community.
• Our Values: We grow, learn and achieve together here at KEPS and our values permeate every element of school life
How to Apply;
If you are ready to bring your talent and dedication to a school that celebrates character as much as we do attainment, we want to hear from you.
Please submit your application form, along with a letter of application to the School Office (office@kingedwin.notts.sch.uk). In your letter, please move beyond the standard "I enjoy working with children" and explain what being our next #KingEdwinner means to you, and how your specific skills will enhance our awesome team.
"Be more than a Teaching Assistant. Be our next KingEdwinner."
King Edwin Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.