Teaching Assistant

The King's School, Grantham, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6RP

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £22,400.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Looking for a rewarding career? Look no further than The King's School in Grantham!

Our forward-looking prestigious school is seeking a dedicated and passionate professional to join our innovative team. With an illustrious history dating back to 1528, The King's School has been a cornerstone of the Grantham community for centuries.

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is passionate about helping young people to achieve their potential. The role will involve supporting students in their learning, promoting their independence and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will be a positive and adaptable team player with excellent communication skills and a commitment to supporting students. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate initiative, build positive relationships with young people and colleagues, and work effectively in a busy school environment. Previous experience of working with children or young people is desirable, although full support and training will be provided for the right candidate.

If you are unsure what The King’s School is like but are considering applying, please contact the school for an informal telephone conversation or tour of the school to find out more.

Whilst a closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate prior. This being the case, we would encourage early applications for the post.

Please note that feedback will only be provided to candidates whose applications progress to the interview stage.

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

All staff must be committed to safeguarding our community, and to follow school safeguarding procedures.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers. The role is considered a ‘regulated activity’, and therefore check through the Disclosure and Barring Service, including the children’s barred list will be made. The school may conduct online searches as part of our due diligence process for shortlisted candidates. Staff must comply with procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the welfare of students.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, please see www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance.

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 The King's School, Grantham

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1221 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The King's School, Grantham website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-king-s-school-grantham

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