Teaching Assistant Level 3

Littlecoates Primary Academy, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN31 2QX

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  2/11/2026 or sooner

• Closing date

  15 September 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  1 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £18,797.17 Monthly

Teaching Assistant Level 3 job summary

Are you a caring 1:1 Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping children with additional needs achieve their full potential? Do you have experience supporting children with complex medical or communication needs in a primary school setting? Are you committed to providing outstanding care, encouragement and learning support every day?

We are looking to appoint a full-time 1:1 Teaching Assistant on a temporary contract until 31st July 2027, beginning on 2nd November 2026 or sooner. The successful 1:1 Teaching Assistant will provide dedicated support for a Year 1 pupil with type 1 diabetes and significant communication needs, working closely with teaching staff, medical professionals and parents to promote learning, independence, wellbeing and full participation in school life.

Main areas of responsibility

• In line with the pupil's medical plan, provide medical and pastoral care to support their specific medical condition, including organising, maintaining, and cleaning equipment

• Ensure accurate records are kept and shared as required in relation to the pupil’s medical condition, including with parents

• In accordance with the TA Level 3 job description, support the pupil’s learning needs under the direction of the class teacher

We are a small, ambitious school with a big heart, and we would love you to come and see for yourself what we have to offer.

Visits to the Academy are welcomed and strongly encouraged.

For more information and to arrange a visit call 01472 354601 or email office@lpacademy.co.uk

We are proud to be a part of Wellspring Academy Trust and truly believe in making a difference. High quality and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. There will be a broad range of opportunities for you to realise your professional vision and ambitions within the Trust.

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 Littlecoates Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 219 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Littlecoates Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/littlecoates-primary-academy

Littlecoates Primary Academy is proud to be a part of Wellspring Academy Trust and truly believes in making a difference. High quality and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. There will be a wide range of opportunities for you to realise your professional vision and ambitions within the Trust.

We are a small, ambitious school with a big heart, and we would love you to come and see for yourself what we have to offer.

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