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  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    19 January 2026 at 11am

  • Date listed

    6 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£24,796.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) Lincolnshire GLEA Teaching Assistant 1

Teaching Assistant job summary

About this Role

At Horncastle Primary School, we believe the first steps in a child’s education are the most important. Following the promotion of a valued team member, we are looking for a permanent Teaching Assistant to bring fresh energy and care to our school with an option to join our busy, two-class Reception department.

Why Join Us?

  • A Nurturing Environment: Work in a department that prioritizes emotional regulation and communication as the foundation for learning.

  • Career Growth: We don't just offer a job; we offer a path. You will have access to excellent professional development opportunities.

  • Team Support: You’ll be joining a stable, collaborative team during an exciting period of growth.

The Role As a vital part of our teaching assistant team, you will:

    • Support children’s social and emotional skills, helping them find their voice and regulate their feelings.
      • Collaborate closely with teachers to deliver an engaging, play-based curriculum.
        • Create a safe, "home-from-home" environment where children feel brave enough to learn.
        • Hours: 27 hours 30 mins per week (Term Time + 5 Training Days).

        • Schedule: 5 hours 30 mins daily.

        About You We are looking for someone who is naturally warm, patient, and proactive.

        • Experience: Previous Early Years experience is desirable but not essential

        • Skills: A love for outdoor learning, a "can-do" attitude, and a genuine interest in child development.

        • Qualities: You should be a team player who communicates brilliantly with both young children and their families!

        Come and See Us! We are incredibly proud of our school and strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit. It’s the best way to feel the atmosphere of our school.

        To Arrange a Visit: Please email hr@horncastleprimary.co.uk

        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.

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        About Horncastle Primary School

        School type
        Academy, ages 3 to 11
        Education phase
        Primary school
        School size
        430 pupils enrolled
        Age range
        3 to 11
        Ofsted report
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        Horncastle Primary is a vibrant and flourishing school. Set in a wonderful location, Horncastle is the only Primary School in the town and therefore enjoys a very special relationship with its community.

        School location

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