We are looking to appoint an inspiring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to help all children achieve their full potential, including those who have special educational needs, more able students or those who fall into a vulnerable group.

It is expected that the successful candidate will have Primary Teaching Assistant experience and experience across all key stages is desirable. Good Literacy and Numeracy skills are essential to support generally in class as well as working with selected individuals and groups of pupils.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established team in our friendly and inclusive school.

Visits are really important for you to get a feel for our school. Head Teacher Jackie Oldfield would be delighted to discuss the post in detail with you. Please call or email the school to arrange a visit.

Arnold Mill Primary School is a two-form entry school and is part of the White Hills Park Trust.  We are a really positive team with great children in a fabulous community!

Our school vision outlines our curriculum intent as we want to make sure:

·        Children are equipped with skills for life.

·        Self-belief is nurtured.

·        Creativity can flourish.

·        Everyone and everything is treated with respect.

·        Everyone is encouraged to think for themselves, take risks and learn from their mistakes.

·        Good behaviour is expected and everyone learns to take responsibility for their own actions.

·        Diversity is celebrated and inclusion promoted.

·        Children are happy, safe and secure.

·        Success and achievement is celebrated.

By promoting these values and teaching these skills Arnold Mill provides children with the cultural capital they need to succeed in life. We see ourselves as one big family who are 'Achieving Together'.

White Hills Park Trust comprises nine successful schools across Nottinghamshire, six primary, two secondary (one including a sixth form) and one special school.   It’s an exciting time as the Trust is embarking on a period of steady growth with further schools joining us soon.  We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and career aspirations of our staff team.

Our partnership of schools is united by shared ethos and values, working in deep collaboration to give all of our children the best possible start in life. Our mission is to provide the very best opportunities and outcomes for young people.  Our staff work closely together to deliver high quality teaching and learning, share good practice, pool resources and participate in joint projects for the benefit of pupils. 

Further information about the Trust can be found at About Us (whptrust.org)

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Jackie Oldfield on joldfield@arnoldmill.notts.sch.uk or 0115 9667930

Applications for the post must be submitted by 6pm Monday 8 June 2026 via our online application form, which can be found at Careers | The White Hills Park Trust or by clicking the ‘apply now’ link.

Interviews to be held:  TBC

White Hills Park Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is a Pathfinder for the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education and expects all leaders to embody these values in their daily work. 

All posts are subject to safeguarding responsibilities (relevant to the role), including the duty to protect and promote the welfare of children and young people, and to adhere to the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. References will be called prior to interview and online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks.   It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity). 

Claire Shaw

CEO