Grade 4 Teaching Assistant

 

 

Closing date for applications:  Wednesday 20th May at 4:00pm 

Interview date:   Friday 5th June 2026

 

 

Type of vacancy   

Fixed Term

Work pattern   

Part Time 

Number of hours to be worked per week   

PPA Cover for Afternoons - 15 hours per week over 5 afternoons

Duration   

Until 31st July 2027

Location   

Larkfields Junior School, NG16 1EP 

Salary or Hourly Rate   

Grade 4 / £15.83 p/h (£12,380 p/a; fte £26,824) 

 

arkfields Junior School is excited to welcome a committed and enthusiastic Grade 4 Teaching Assistant to join our warm, inclusive and forward thinking team. This role involves providing PPA cover every afternoon, supporting high quality teaching and learning across the school.

What Makes Larkfields Special:
•    A team of amazing, supportive staff who work collaboratively and champion one another
•    Wonderful children who embody our Take Care Values every day — taking care of themselves, each other, and their learning
•    A culture rooted in kindness, respect and responsibility
•    Access to high quality CPD, coaching and ongoing professional development
•    A school community where wellbeing, growth and belonging truly matter

About the Role
The successful candidate will:
•    Deliver engaging and purposeful learning during PPA cover
•    Support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development
•    Model and promote our Take Care Values in all aspects of school life
•    Work closely with teachers and support staff to help every child thrive
•    Bring positivity, initiative and a commitment to making a difference

 

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.

• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.

 

For further details regarding this post or to arrange a visit to school please contact Maddie Bowley at:

 office@larkfields-jun.notts.sch.uk

0115 919 4343

 

Larkfields Junior School is committed to safeguarding children; any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and successful references. 

If you wish to apply, you can download an application form below or from the school website. 

Please complete the application form and return it to the school office. 

 

 

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