Teaching Assistant

Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust; Immingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Immingham is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students, including those with special educational needs (SEN). The role involves working under the direction of a teacher in a class-based environment, assisting students to maximize their access to the curriculum, and promoting the Academy's behaviour policy. Ideal candidates should have good literacy skills and be adaptable to participate in all aspects of school life. Experience is not necessary, making it suitable for those new to the profession.

Qualifications

• Good standard of literacy required.
• Must be adaptable and willing to engage in all aspects of school life.
• Calm manner essential, teamwork is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with SEN to maximize curriculum access.
• Work under teacher's direction in a class-based environment.
• Support and promote the Academy's behaviour policy.

Skills

Good standard of literacy

Adaptable

Teamwork

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Pilgrim Academy

Fixed term until 31 August 2026 – 32.5 hours per week. Term time + inset days (195 days per year). Salary: £25,550 – LGAT 5 – FTE; Actual Salary: £19,034.75.

Responsibilities

• Assist students, including those with SEN, to maximise access to the curriculum.
• Work under the direction of the teacher in a class‑based environment using teaching aides and other methods of support.
• Support and promote the Academy behaviour policy.

Qualifications and Personal Attributes

• Good standard of literacy, adaptable and willing to be involved in all aspects of school life.
• Calm manner and able to work as part of a team; experience not necessary.

Safeguarding

Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. All applicants must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Additional pre‑employment checks will be carried out including online/social media check, satisfactory references and any other appropriate checks necessary to assess suitability to work with children.