Grade 4 Teaching Assistant

Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 7NH

31 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours per week (8:30am-3:30pm Monday to Friday)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 academic year
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 4 SCP 5- £25,583.00
• Actual salary: £18,892.01

What skills and experience we're looking for

Gainsborough Primary and Nursery Academy are looking for an outstanding, enthusiastic and hard-working Grade 4 Teaching Assistant to join our team.

This is a varied role which involves working with children from across school; supporting children in class, groups and leading interventions as directed by the SENCO/class teacher.

The successful candidate must: -

• have previous experience of working with primary aged children with special educational need;
• have a minimum Level 3 Teaching Assistant and or Level 3 EYFS qualification;
• be highly motivated and committed to working as part of a team;
• have excellent interpersonal skills;
• have the ability to act on their own initiative;
• be committed to the vision and values of our school;
• have a child-centred approach to their work;
• have excellent verbal and written communication skill at all levels (with children, staff and parents/carers);
• gave a good sense of humour and a hardworking ethos;
• be able to present as a positive role model.
• demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children and maintaining confidentiality at all times;
• have the ability to work independently but also as part of a team

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer: -

• an experienced and supportive team of staff;
• a happy school community where respect and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do;
• excellent opportunities for training and continual professional development;
• talented Governors and Trustees, who know the school well and are fully supportive of work life balance;
• access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (counselling services, GP anytime, musculoskeletal services);
• eye care vouchers;
• discounted gym membership;
• free annual flu jab.

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.

The Alexandra Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The appointment will only be confirmed after successful DBS checks and relevant safeguarding checks have been carried out.

Please e-mail hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk to request an application form.

We warmly encourage all potential applicants to visit our school. Showarounds will take place on Monday 1st June at 9:30am. To make an appointment to view the school please contact the school on 01270 696810

Please forward completed application forms to Mrs Z Holloway by e-mail (HR@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk)

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Person Specification Grade 4 TA (3) (2).docx - 33.9 KB (opens in new tab)

Grade 4 TA Trust (4).docx - 1.22 MB (opens in new tab)

Grade 4 TA Trust (4).docx - 1.22 MB (opens in new tab)

About Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 450 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy website
• Email address: hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01270 696810
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gainsborough-primary-and-nursery-school-crewe

Arranging a visit to Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk.

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