Teaching Assistant Level 1
Wybers Wood Academy, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN37 9QZThis job expired on 9 October 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
9 October 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 hours a week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £25,185 to £25,989
What skills and experience we're looking for
Support the pupil by:
1. You will undertake the activities with either individuals or small groups of children to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical, emotional, and educational development.
2. You will carry out pre-determined educational activities and work programmes whilst promoting independent learning.
3. You will establish good relationships with pupils and act as a role model.
4. You will work to establish a supportive relationship with the children and their parents.
5. You will encourage acceptance and inclusion of the child with special needs.
6. You will promote and reinforce the child’s self-esteem.
Support the Teacher by:
7. You will monitor individual children’s needs and report these to their designated supervisor as appropriate.
8. You will be aware of issues around pupil progress and achievement and report to the teacher as agreed.
9. You will keep such records of the children’s development as are required by the Academy.
10. You will assist teaching staff in their planning and delivery of work for individuals and groups of children ensuring resources are prepared and available.
11. You will provide support to the teacher in the delivery of local and national teaching strategies.
12. You will support teaching staff in the carrying out of home visits as required.
13. You will assist the teaching staff in the smooth transition between educational phases.
Support the Academy by:
14. You will be aware of confidential issues to home/pupil/teacher/schoolwork and keep confidence as appropriate. General:
15. You will be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, inclusion, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person without delay.
16. You will participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
17. You will ensure you carry out your role in a way that demands high standards whilst supporting inclusion and welcoming diverse thinking.
18. You will ensure strict confidentiality in all areas of work. Last updated: 05.01.2022
19. You will work and process personal and sensitive information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR).
20. You will ensure work is conducted in a way that protects the safety and security of information (e.g., strong passwords, reporting breaches, securing paper records, securely disposing of records).
21. You will understand and comply with the statutory guidance regarding safeguarding of children, always ensuring the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Officer at once.
22. You will always comply with the Trust’s policies and procedures.
23. You will undertake other reasonable duties (with competence and experience) as requested, in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.
What the school offers its staff
Financial Wellbeing:
- Membership to theLocal Government Pension Scheme
- Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
- Access to an extensive discounts 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
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
- Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days(subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.
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.
About Wybers Wood Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 380 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Wybers Wood Academy website
- Email address
- info@wyberswood.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01472 311081
At Wybers Wood, we are proud to be an inclusive, caring primary school with just under 400 pupils. Our recent Ofsted inspection praised us as an “exceptional school where pupils flourish.” Inspectors highlighted:
“Staff have created a culture where children feel safe, happy and eager to learn”.
“There is a strong sense of community across the school”.
“Pupils achieve exceptionally well at this school”.
Staff are overwhelmingly positive about the school. They appreciate the highly effective training and support they receive. Staff feel that leaders care and are considerate of their workload and well being”.
We take pride in our warm, friendly environment and our commitment to nurturing every child, not just academically, but socially and emotionally too. From their very first days, our pupils are encouraged to develop a love for learning, resilience and confidence, ensuring they achieve things they never thought possible.
Our dedicated staff team go above and beyond to provide the very best for our children, educationally, morally, spiritually and physically. In return, we provide an environment where colleagues feel supported, valued and part of something bigger. As Ofsted noted, “Staff feel proud to work at Wybers Wood Academy.”
We are also proud to hold the Platinum Sportsmark and Silver Artsmark, reflecting our pupils’ exceptional achievements in sport and the arts. Our broad curriculum puts a strong emphasis on oracy, health and confidence, helping pupils to shine as articulate and self assured young people.
Wybers Wood is a wonderful place to work, with a strong sense of teamwork, community and collaboration at its heart. As part of the Delta Academies Trust, we benefit from excellent professional development opportunities and a culture of reflection and improvement.
Arranging a visit to Wybers Wood Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@wyberswood.org.uk.
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