Teaching Assistant

Fairfield Academy, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN33 3AE

23 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  11 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 September 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: £26,016.00 - £26,016.00 Annually (FTE) NJC 4 : £20,072.61pa pro rata : term time only

Teaching Assistant job summary

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

We are seeking an individual to work with children across the school, including those with SEND to make sure that they are appropriately supported. We are looking for someone that promotes the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring that they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

About our Academy

Fairfield Academy is a warm and welcoming primary school based in Scartho near Grimsby, offering a world-class education for children aged 3-11, with a dedicated nursery and early years provision.

At our school, we set extremely high standards for our pupils where learning is a high priority. We expect them to take pride in their behaviour, their attitudes to learning and uniform. We encourage children to foster positive relationships with each other through our academy values, to be kind and courteous, and develop lively and enquiring minds. We want our children to enjoy learning and develop an understanding of the world around them whilst highlighting the importance of aspirations and achievement.

As part of the David Ross Education Trust, we provide a wide range of opportunities and experiences for our children. We offer an exciting range of enrichment opportunities varying from the Arts to Sporting activities.

Salary & Benefits

• NJC 4 : £26,016pa FTE (£20,072.61pa pro rata) : 32.5 hours per week, term time only
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• CPD including Knowledge Development Courses
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Well-being including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform: Holiday discounts, cinema tickets, restaurant booking discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.

What we are looking for

• Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
• Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, or other relevant qualifications in childcare
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English or equivalent level of competency
• Experience of working with relevant age groups within a learning environment
• Experience of working with children with SEND
• Honesty and Integrity.
• Team working skills and someone who would be a positive role model to our pupils.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ button.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore must close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

Risk management is everyone’s responsibility: comply with policies and procedures, and promptly escalate issues, incidents and concerns to management.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

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 Fairfield Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 297 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Fairfield Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fairfield-academy

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