Teaching Assistant EDV/2025/HA/45523 Humberston Avenue, Humberston, Grimsby, North East Lincoln[...]

Springwell Alternative Academy; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Grimsby is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support the Quality of Education Team and SENCO responsibilities. The successful candidate will work with vulnerable students to help them access a knowledge-rich curriculum. Your role will involve developing an understanding of student needs, providing assistance with personal, health, and social development, and monitoring behavior in class. This full-time position offers a salary of £24,796 FTE, flexible working options, and a commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Able to demonstrate a proactive approach and adaptability in changing situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and the wider community.
• Highly motivated and committed to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of individual and groups of students' needs.
• Provide practical assistance for identified physical needs.
• Monitor students' conduct and intervene when necessary.

Skills

Proactive approach

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Motivation

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

Relevant qualification in education or child development

Job description

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We aim to reduce barriers to learning for our most vulnerable students through co-ordination of intervention and Teaching Assistant deployment. As a Teaching Assistant in our Academy, you work effectively with the ‘Quality of Education Team’ to support teachers’ strategies in order for all students to access a knowledge rich and inclusive curriculum. You also support SENCO responsibilities including working with external agencies and families including timely reviews following the SEND Code of Practice.

Our recent Ofsted inspection stated, “Pupils’ additional needs, including any special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are quickly identified. The school works with external professionals to provide any additional support that these pupils may need. Teachers help pupils with SEND to access the curriculum. Pupils who access the school’s ‘Hive’ provision are particularly well supported by the school.”

Therefore, we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic candidate to become part of this integral team at Humberston.

About the role

• Develop an in depth understanding of the specific needs of individual and groups of student(s)
• Assess, plan, organise and provide practical assistance in relation to identified physical needs e.g. transportation, dressing, meal times, and organisation of learning equipment to support personal, health, social and emotional development (PHSE) to promote independence.
• Maintain appropriate records, monitor progression and attainment and provide reports and information to inform and support the assessment process.
• Plan, organise and undertake routine learning activities with either individuals or groups of students to facilitate their physical, emotional, social and educational development.
• Monitor student’s and young people’s conduct and behaviour throughout the mainstream learning process and intervene to resolve complex, difficult or challenging issues using appropriate techniques, skills, strategies and routine sanctions to de‑escalate potentially very difficult situations or resolve conflict with individual and groups of students
• Organise and participate in the supervision of individuals and groups of students in dining, playground and circulation areas throughout the day. Ensure that students are engaged in appropriate activity and intervene to maintain behaviour standards and ensure wellbeing, safety and welfare.

This is a permanent post, working 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

About our Academy

Humberston Academy is an oversubscribed ‘outstanding’ academy located in an affluent area of North East Lincolnshire. As well as being Ofsted graded outstanding in behaviour and attitudes, we have achieved an outstanding grading in personal development. Humberston Academy achieved ‘World Class Schools’ status in December 2019 and re‑accredited in 2022. Humberston Academy continues to deliver incredible opportunities to young people with a specific focus on STEM enrichment and favourable links to the apprenticeships industry as well as traditional route towards higher education.

Humberston Academy has also been appointed as the Teaching School Hub for the local region which will allow all colleagues to access leading edge career professional development in order to enhance the standard of teaching as well as the opportunity to deliver CPD to colleagues locally in our profession.

Providing our young people access to a world‑class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equip our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

At Humberston Academy we are committed to equality, inclusion and diversity. We are incredibly proud to have been awarded the Rainbow Flag award in 2022 and intend to be re‑accredited in 2025. In addition to this Humberston Academy prides itself on sharing important environmental values with all our stakeholders. This has allowed us to achieve Eco School Status since 2021. The successful applicant will be expected to buy in to our ethos and culture as a member of Team Humberston.

Salary & Benefits

• NJC3 FTE £24,796 FTE (£19,131.32 pro rata per annum) for 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

Someone:

• Able to demonstrate a proactive approach and adaptability in changing situations
• Able to work collaboratively within a team and the wider community
• Highly motivated
• Commitment to safeguarding the children and young people in the school’s care
• Fully supportive of the aims and ethos of Humberston Academy

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world‑class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well‑rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top‑performing Multi‑Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 35 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2‑19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ button.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates’ details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re‑opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre‑employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.