Teaching Assistant Level 1 - Temporary until Summer 2026

Teaching Vacancies; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi academy trust in Grimsby seeks a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to support pupils with learning and assist the teacher. The role requires good communication and written skills, alongside the ability to foster positive relationships and work as part of a team. Successful candidates will join a supportive environment with a commitment to safeguarding and various employee benefits related to financial, physical, and mental wellbeing.

Benefits

Membership to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Access to discounts platform

24/7 online GP access

Gym & fitness discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• A good standard of written and numeracy skills.
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to use basic technology to support the role.
• Ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to ensure they can access learning.
• Provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils.
• Work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff.

Skills

Written and numeracy skills

Good communication skills

Ability to use basic technology

Ability to build positive relationships

Ability to work in a team

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

As a TeachingAssistant Level 1, you will work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in a classroom with the teacher. You will support pupils to ensure they can access learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Please see the attached job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information about the role.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Essential:

• A good standard of written and numeracy skills
• Good communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to use basic technology to support the role
• Ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team

Desirable:

• Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme, or equivalent
• Working with or caring for children of relevant age
• Understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
• Emergency First Aid or First aid at work qualification
• Previous experience of working with young people preferably in a school setting

What the school offers its staff

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on yourFinancial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…

Financial Wellbeing:

• Membership to either theTeachers’ Pension Schemeorthe Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to anextensivediscounts platform

Physical Wellbeing:

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Workscheme*
• Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing:

• Access to an industry-leadingEmployee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• TrainedMental Health First Aidersin all our settings

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.