1:1 TA

Hartsholme Academy, Lincoln, LN6 0DE

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  27 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,413.00 - £24,796.00 Annually (FTE) £18,259 - £18,546

1:1 TA job summary

Our Vision to empower and inspire children, adults and communities to be ambitious, healthy and kind, dedicated to making our world a better place.

Our Fantastic DANCE Values

D - Harbour children deserve joyful (delight)schools that ignite creativity and learning through play. We invest in colleagues to ensure success and promote lifelong well-being for everyone.

A - We recruit the best colleagues and nurture talent in safe environments, inspiring our children to strive for excellence (ambition). By learning from the best, we improve and give back to our communities.

N - Harbour schools are rooted in care, valuing respect and empathy (nurture). We create supportive environments where children and colleagues thrive, preparing them for the future.

C - We promote pride, inclusion, and civic responsibility, celebrating diversity and community. Colleagues will experience belonging through collaboration, well-being, and continuous development.

E - Success comes when colleagues are empowered to innovate, take risks, and learn from failure. At Harbour, we encourage creativity and collaboration, helping both children and colleagues achieve their goals.

Our Magnificent Seven Behaviours

We will act with integrity, honesty and transparency in all that we do
We will trust our fellow professionals and value their skills and knowledge
We will work collaboratively and encourage others to do the same
We will work inclusively, building and celebrating inclusive and diverse communities
We will be kind to ourselves and in all our dealings with others, acting with
compassion and empathy
We will communicate regularly and with clarity with our stakeholders and with each other, welcoming and reflecting on constructive feedback from others

We will be aspirational for all, wanting the best for ourselves and for everyone

Harbour Learning Trust: 1:1 Teaching Assistant Level 1

Location: Hartsholme Academy

At Hartsholme Academy, we strive to ensure every pupil achieves their full potential through a stimulating, global curriculum, underpinned by a relentless commitment to pastoral care and the belief that our door is always open. More than just a fabulous building, Hartsholme is a vibrant and special community, brought to life by our talented, dedicated staff and our incredible children. If you are passionate about inspiring young minds in an environment that is as supportive as it is dynamic, we invite you to join our team—come and take a look for yourself!

Job title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant (Temporary subject to needs and funding requirements of the school)

Contract: 32.5 hrs per week, Term Time plus 5 days

Salary Scale: Scale 1a, Pts 2-3 (£24,413 -£24,796) FTE

Actual Pro-Rata Salary for this post: £18,259 - £18546

Interview date: 1st April 2026

Start date: ASAP

What does a 1:1 Teaching Assistant do?

In a nutshell, you will be working closely with an individual pupil or groups of pupils to provide dedicated support, ensuring they can fully access the curriculum and participate in school life. Your role is about more than just academic help; it is about building a secure, trusting relationship that empowers the children.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop a deep understanding of the specific needs of the pupils to provide effective 1:1 or group support.

Implementing planned learning activities, observing achievements, and maintaining records to monitor progress and inform assessment.

Assisting with personal care programmes—including hygiene, toileting, eating, and drinking—to encourage independence and dignity.

Planning and providing practical assistance for physical needs, such as mobility and the organisation of learning equipment.

Adhering to all school Safeguarding Policies and reporting concerns through the appropriate channels.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a patient, kind, and organised individual who shares our belief in education that goes well beyond the academic. We are looking for someone with:

Qualifications: GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths.

Experience: Experience working within an educational setting is essential; experience working with SEND pupils is highly valued.

Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Attributes: A flexible approach, high integrity, and a genuinely friendly, approachable manner.

Why Join Hartsholme Academy?Our School is far more than just classrooms—it is a special place brought to life by our talented staff and incredible children. Beyond the direct impact you will have on a child's life, you will join a supportive Trust that prioritises your professional development. We offer a welcoming, inclusive culture where you are known as an individual and a learner yourself. Apply Now

Harbour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including enhanced DBS and online searches as part of our due diligence.

How to Apply: Please submit all applications through My New Term. Visit Us: We would love to meet you!

For enquiries, please contact 01522 683705 or email lincoln.hr@harbourlearningtrust.com

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hartsholme Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 354 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hartsholme Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hartsholme-academy

Welcome to Hartsholme Academy. At our school we strive to ensure that all pupils achieve their full potential and are fully prepared for the next phase of their education and beyond. We hope our pupils will look back on their time at Hartsholme Academy as a real privilege: “An Experience. An Opportunity. A safe place to make mistakes.”

Regardless of starting point and background, we aim to enthuse, inspire and challenge all of the pupils in our care with a stimulating, relevant and global curriculum. We ensure that all of our pupils are both challenged and supported in order to make real progress and to be equipped with the knowledge, skills and understanding to be able to make informed choices and have an influence on their own future. At Hartsholme Academy we have high expectations of all of our pupils and aim for the very highest standards in all areas of the curriculum, including of course in the vital skills of reading, writing and being confident and competent with mathematics.

We care for each and every one of our pupils and place a huge emphasis on the pastoral care and support we offer to all children and families in our community. We recognise that education goes well beyond the academic and put the necessary time and resources into trying to ensure all children’s needs are met before stepping foot into the classroom each and every day. This permeates through our whole school and we genuinely mean it when we say, ‘our door is always open.’

At Hartsholme Academy we have a fabulous building and exciting and stimulating learning environments that are conducive to learning that is not only highly demanding but also dynamic, collaborative and hugely motivating. But it is far more than a building with classrooms - it is a special place that is brought to life by our fabulously talented and dedicated staff team and our incredible children. Come and take a look for yourself…

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