Job Description

Salary

Grade 3 - Actual Salary 21,848.22

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Part Time

Job type

Support Staff - Educational

Location

The Holgate Academy, Nabbs Lane, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, NG15 6HB

Job category

Teaching Assistant

Date posted

18/12/2025

Job reference

R05333



An opportunity has arisen for you to join our highly focused, dedicated staff in the role of Teaching Assistant in our alternative curriculum area. We are looking for an excellent practitioner who can support innovative and creative lessons which challenge and engage students to progress academically and develop personally during their time at the academy.

The

opportunity

The successful candidate will:

Have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of students by equipping them for future success Have high expectations of themselves and the ability to instil these in staff and students alike Be an excellent teacher and a committed team player Be invested in enabling student progress, whilst also developing the students holistically Deliver innovative and creative lessons which engage and challenge students to achieve their full potential


Essential

GCSE English and maths at C/4 (or above) Grade (or equivalent). Relevant and recent experience of working with young people. Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students and providing equality of opportunity.


Desirable

NVQ level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience together with a working knowledge of national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies. A thorough and practical understanding of issues related to improving students' progress and ensuring equality of opportunity both in and out of the classroom. Experience of supporting young people with improving literacy and numeracy skills as well as development social skills.

Why join The Holgate Academy?

The Holgate Academy is a based on the outskirts of Nottingham within the distinct community of Hucknall. We have around 1250 students aged 11-18. The Academy is part of the Diverse Academies Trust. The Academy prides itself on working as a key partner within the Trust, but also on working with partners beyond the Trust, to ensure that we are constantly striving to research and craft the best quality education experience which works for our students in our context. The Academy is delighted to be on the list of schools to be rebuilt in the coming years, and we are confident that this will enhance the work we are doing within our community.

Every member of staff at The Holgate Academy comes to work, every day, with one goal at the forefront of their minds - to equip students for their future. Nothing can be more crucial, nothing more important, than to contribute to this. If you have the skills, determination and drive to enhance our students' life chances by equipping them for success, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

We would be happy to arrange a visit to the academy, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes. Please contact Lynsey Baum lbaum@holgate-ac.org.uk to arrange a visit.

www.holgate-ac.org.uk

The Holgate Academy, Hillcrest Drive, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, NG15 6PX

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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 14%. Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust's Diverse Association for Professional Learning. Full support and induction. A strong and caring ethos among staff and students. Networking opportunities across Diverse Academies. Salary sacrifice opportunities such as car, cycle and technology schemes. Staff discounts and offers on gym membership, holidays, days out, cinema tickets, restaurants and top online shopping sites including instant voucher codes. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals. Health and Wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider, eyecare vouchers. for a free eye test and contribution towards glasses for display screen equipment users.

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: Monday 12th January 2026

Interview date: W/C Monday 12th January 2026

Start date: Monday 9th February 2026 or sooner

If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Lynsey Baum, at lbaum@holgate-ac.org.uk

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. Safeguarding and 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.