Teaching Assistant Level 1 - Temporary until Summer 2026
Strand Primary Academy, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 7BE8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
31 October 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: 29.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - 9 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,185 to £25,989
What skills and experience we're looking for
As a TeachingAssistant Level 1, you will work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in a classroom with the teacher. You will support pupils to ensure they can access learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
Please see the attached job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information about the role.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Essential:
• A good standard of written and numeracy skills
• Good communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to use basic technology to support the role
• Ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team
Desirable:
• Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme, or equivalent
• Working with or caring for children of relevant age
• Understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
• Emergency First Aid or First aid at work qualification
• Previous experience of working with young people preferably in a school setting
What the school offers its staff
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on yourFinancial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
- Membership to either theTeachers’ Pension Schemeorthe Local Government Pension Scheme
- Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
- Access to anextensivediscounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
- 24/7 access to an online GPor Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
- Gym & fitness discounts
- Cycle to Workscheme*
- Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
- Access to an industry-leadingEmployee Assistance Programme
- Menopause Support Service
- TrainedMental Health First Aidersin all our settings
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Strand Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 173 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Strand Primary Academy website
- Email address
- parkinsonj2@strandpa.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01472 506650
Strand Primary Academy’s motto is ‘Together we are stronger’ and we believe that when staff, parents and children work together all children, irrespective of their background, can succeed and achieve their ambitions. We work together to provide a happy, caring, safe and stimulating environment where learning is fun and everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential. We aim to broaden children’s minds and raise their aspirations. We are fostering a ‘can do’ approach and with everyone working together, we strive to make our school the best. The culture of our school is one in which staff and pupils are continually learning and are determined to succeed. We work collaboratively within the school and we are establishing relationships within the Delta network to share good practice. The principles of nurturing lie at the heart of our school and drive everything we do. We work hard to remove barriers to learning and we place great emphasis on academic achievement, ensuring that children have the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes to prepare them for life.
Strand Primary Academy is a small, 1 form entry school. Over the last four years, we have been on a journey of school improvement. We are a friendly, welcoming team who take pride in our inclusive community spirit. Our children are delightful, enthusiastic learners who want to achieve and succeed.
We would encourage applications from highly motivated, talented, practitioners who are flexible and creative in their approach to developing our children’s love of learning.
Arranging a visit to Strand Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email parkinsonj2@strandpa.org.uk.
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