Teaching Assistant

Ingoldsby Academy is now recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our lovely team of dedicated staff. This role could be your next career opportunity.

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

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. 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 we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

We are seeking applications from experienced teaching assistants as well as those new to the role. You could be a recent graduate, school leaver or someone looking to move into the education sector. We believe that your success in our school is more dependent on your values and commitment rather than your experience.

• Work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes
• Enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.
• Support management of pupils during break times
• Work with pupils across the school in a variety of lessons including phonics
• Supervise the gate in the mornings.
• Support during break times
• Potentially running an after-school club.

This is a role primarily supporting a pupil with SEND.

10 hours per week/ Term Time/ Fixed Term role until 31st August 2025 but has scope for extension.

About our Academy

Ingoldsby Academy is a small rural primary school close to Grantham, Bourne and Sleaford.

“Staff and pupils show kindness and care to each other in abundance.” OFSTED?

We are committed to providing an environment where staff and pupils can grow and thrive. We have a passion for music, the arts and sport and believe great things often start off small!

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) is a network of academies with a geographical focus on Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire/Humberside, and London.

Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Salary & Benefits

• NJC3 FTE £24,027 per annum, £5,704.00 pro rata
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regular and personalised continued professional development
• 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
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for the right person to:

• GCSE Grade A – C English and Maths or equivalent
• Experience working with primary aged pupils
• Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
• Willingness to undertake training/ coaching opportunities.
• Good numeracy/literacy skills.

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 here’ 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.