Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Gosberton House Academy, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 4EW

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  13 February 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  16 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £7.55 Hourly

Apprentice Teaching Assistant job summary

Monday-Friday, 8.30am - 4pm, 39 weeks per year (35 hours per week)

The apprenticeship is initially for 18 months however this would be with a view to a TA role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Gosberton House Academy is an outstanding specialist school for primary-aged pupils with Autism and additional learning needs. We are expanding our inspirational team and would be happy to hear from you if you have an interest supporting children with complex needs and the ability to show initiative. Duties include supporting the development of self-help skills, teaching and learning, resource preparation and social learning activities. You will be enthusiastic, caring and keen to learn.

We offer:

• Wonderful, inquisitive children
• A welcoming, experienced and supportive staff team
• Professional development and training
• A recently updated curriculum
• On-site parking for staff
• Well-resourced classrooms and facilities
• Commitment to staff wellbeing

According to our children, GHA is “brilliant”. Every day is different - you might be leading a small group cooking session, joining in with a singing activity, then supporting an art activity at lunchtime.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews scheduled at a convenient time.

Gosberton House Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfareof our pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. Rigorous child protection procedures are in place. This post is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS disclosure, Barred List, medical, online and social media check and Disqualification from Caring for Children Regulation (DCCR) disclosure. All pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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

Gosberton House Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to the above post is subject to pre-employment checks in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe In Education’, including enhanced disclosure from the DBS and two satisfactory references.
All references will be taken up before interview.

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 Gosberton House Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• School size: 99 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gosberton House Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gosberton-house-academy

Gosberton House Academy is a Specialist, National Autistic Society Advanced Accredited Primary School for youngsters with Autism/Social Communication Needs and associated learning challenges.

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