Teaching Assistant
Horncastle Primary School, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5EH7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
2 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 June 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
- £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. We are looking for a temporary Teaching Assitant on a I year contract to bring fresh energy and care to our school.
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.
Period : 01/09/2026 - 31/08/2027.
About You We are looking for someone who is naturally warm, patient, and proactive.
Experience: Previous 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 do not call the office, please email hr@horncastleprimary.co.uk
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)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
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Horncastle Primary School website
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.
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