Connex - East Midlands
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Every Child Can Shine… Including You
Teaching Assistant | September 2026 | Nottingham
⭐ At a Glance
Location: Nottingham
Start Date: September 2026
Role: Teaching Assistant
⏰ Duration: Long-Term
Salary: Competitive – paid weekly via PAYE
❤️ Could this be the school you’ve been looking for?
The best schools don’t just invest in their pupils—they invest in their people.
Connex Education is delighted to be recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join one of our valued partner schools within the SHINE Academies Trust this September.
This welcoming primary and nursery academy has built a reputation for creating an inclusive environment where children are encouraged to be ambitious, resilient and proud of their achievements. Every child is recognised as an individual and supported to reach their full potential through engaging learning experiences and strong pastoral care.
As part of the SHINE Academies Trust, the school is committed to developing both pupils and staff, creating a collaborative culture where ideas are shared, successes are celebrated and professional development is actively encouraged.
The school’s published inspection highlighted the positive relationships between pupils and staff, the calm learning environment and leaders’ ambition for every child to succeed.
School Snapshot
⭐ Part of the SHINE Academies Trust
Inclusive and ambitious curriculum
❤️ Strong focus on wellbeing and personal development
Supportive leadership team
Excellent opportunities for professional development
Getting Here
One of the many benefits of this school is how accessible it is for commuters.
✔ Easily reached from Beeston, Wollaton, Bilborough, Bulwell and Arnold
✔ Convenient access from the A610, Nottingham Ring Road and Junction 26 of the M1
✔ Excellent Nottingham City Transport bus links
✔ Ideal for candidates travelling from across Nottingham and surrounding areas
Why You’ll Love Working Here
✔ A genuinely welcoming and supportive staff team
✔ Children who are enthusiastic, respectful and eager to learn
✔ Opportunities to work alongside experienced practitioners
✔ A school that values creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement
✔ Excellent CPD opportunities through both the school and Connex Education
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience supporting children in a school or educational setting
- Builds positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
- Is enthusiastic, patient and adaptable
- Has excellent communication skills
- Wants to make a genuine difference every day
What Connex Education Can Offer
- Competitive weekly PAYE pay
- FREE access to Academize CPD
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
- A straightforward and supportive registration process
Your next classroom could be waiting for you.
If you’re ready to join a school where children—and staff—are encouraged to thrive, we’d love to hear from you today.
Safeguarding
All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and satisfactory pre-employment checks. Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Connex Education Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.