Teaching Assistant

Salary

Grade 3 annual salary £25,588. Actual Salary 22.2 hours, term time only £13,108.93 Working over Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Contractual hours

22.2

Basis

Full Time

Job type

Support Staff - Educational

Location

Redgate Primary Academy Somersall Street Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 6EL

Job category

Teaching Assistant

Date posted

22/06/2026

Job reference

R05564

Redgate Primary Academy are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic, talented and supportive team, working Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. We would very much recommend and welcome you for a visit so you can meet us and understand our community.

Why join Redgate Primary Academy?

We are a specialist academy based in Mansfield with over 50 pupils aged 3-11 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). A large proportion of our children have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and moderate or severe learning disabilities (MLD/SLD). In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated ‘good’ in all areas with comments that the ‘school is friendly and inclusive,’ and that ‘children enjoy their time in school’ with pupil’s personal development being a ‘high priority’.

Our academy has a caring and supportive staff team who believe in every child. The future for all children and families who attend Redgate Primary Academy is bright, and we know that when we work together, we can ensure our children achieve their very best.

Visits are welcomed and encouraged – please contact Louise Maggio ***email_hidden*** to arrange, or for further information.

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Teaching Assistant to be part of the team at Redgate Primary Academy to support pupils with severe learning difficulties, under the leadership and supervision of the Principal and the Lead Teaching Assistants.

The successful candidate will:

• Believe that every child deserves a champion regardless of their learning disabilities

• Believe in the importance of inspiring our children and making a difference to their lives

• Go the extra mile to ensure they receive the very best outcomes, experience and holistic care

• Work collaboratively and know that relationships are key within our community

• Hold a relevant qualification and have experience of working with SEN

• Live by our values of respect, care and empowerment.

Essential

• Display commitment to protection and safeguarding of children and young people

• An understanding of specific learning difficulties and or physical impairments.

Desirable

• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and own position within these.

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8%

• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning

• Employee Assistance Programme

• GP helpline

• Health and wellbeing advice and support

• Eyecare vouchers

• Salary sacrifice schemes – car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics

• Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc

• Health cash plan (personal or family) – where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)

• Childcare – breakfast and after school provision

• Take a look at our rewards and benefits online

Applications

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Closing date: Sunday 5 th July 2026 Interview date: tbc

Start date: Tuesday 1 st September 2026

Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. Safeguar

ding an

d Child Protection Policy. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower. We respect. We care.