Teaching Assistant

Ingoldsby Academy; Grantham, Bourne, Quarrington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Job summary

Ingoldsby Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join our small, dedicated team. You will work closely with teachers and senior staff to support learning, help pupils access activities and develop independence, and provide practical encouragement and guidance.

This role includes supporting pupils during breaks, promoting a safe and welcoming environment, and contributing to personalised learning plans.

Qualifications

• Caring and patient approach to support diverse learning needs.
• Ability to work well in a small team and learn alongside others.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
• Willingness to support pupils during break and lunchtimes.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually and in small groups to access learning.
• Assist teachers with implementing personalised learning plans.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming environment throughout the day.
• Collaborate with staff to monitor pupil progress and well-being.

Job description

At Ingoldsby Academy, we believe that every child deserves to feel valued, supported and inspired to achieve their very best. We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our small but mighty team.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play an important part in helping our children to learn, grow and thrive. Working closely with teachers and senior staff, you will provide support that enables pupils to access learning, develop their independence and feel confident in themselves.

You will work with individual children and small groups, both within the classroom and, where appropriate, outside the main teaching area. You will help to implement personalised learning plans and provide the encouragement, guidance and practical support that children need to succeed.

The role will also include supporting pupils during break and lunchtime, helping to create a safe, happy and welcoming environment throughout the school day.

Who we are looking for

• genuinely enjoys working with children and wants to make a positive difference to their lives
• is kind, patient and encouraging
• can build positive relationships with children and adults
• is able to support children with different learning needs and abilities
• works well as part of a team and is happy to learn alongside others
• can encourage children to become increasingly confident and independent
• shares our belief that every child can achieve and has something special to offer.

Why Ingoldsby?

Ingoldsby Academy is a small rural primary school, situated close to Grantham, Bourne and Sleaford. Our size is one of our greatest strengths: we know our children and families well, and our staff work together as a close and supportive team.

We are committed to creating an environment where both children and adults can grow and thrive. As Ofsted recognised:

“Staff and pupils show kindness and care to each other in abundance.”

We are proud of our warm, inclusive culture and our commitment to providing children with both high-quality education and broad opportunities to discover their interests, talents and potential.

As part of the David Ross Education Trust (DRET), we also benefit from being part of a wider family of academies committed to high educational standards, alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Salary & Benefits

• NJC4 : £26,016pa FTE (£9,881.90pa pro rata)
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

Risk management is everyone’s responsibility: comply with policies and procedures, and promptly expand issues, incidents and concerns to management.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.