Teaching Assistant (ASD Centre)
Salary: Support Pay Scale 3 (FTE £24,330 Actual £17,330)
Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay
We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team at Pyrcroft Grange School, part of Bourne Education Trust.
This role is focused on supporting children in the ASD Centre. This can include children from multiple year groups, with EHCPs and different learning needs.
About Pyrcroft Grange School
Pyrcroft Grange Primary and Nursery School are situated in a small, vibrant community and surrounded by beautiful countryside. As proud members of the Bourne Education Trust, we benefit from rich collaboration with both primary and secondary colleagues, which continually strengthens our provision and supports high aspirations for every child.
Our school council has written our mission statement: Dream, Believe, Work, Achieve. “If you can dream it, you will believe it; if you believe it, you work for it; if you work for it, you will achieve it…” This sentiment underpins all we do at Pyrcroft Grange and reflects the ambitious, nurturing culture that permeates the school.
At the heart of our ethos is a strong commitment to inclusion and ensuring that every child feels a deep sense of belonging. We celebrate individuality, embrace diversity, and create a learning environment where all pupils are known, valued, and supported to thrive. Our staff work collaboratively to remove barriers to learning and to ensure that every child—regardless of background, need, or starting point—has equitable opportunities to succeed.
Digital technology plays a central role in enriching our curriculum and preparing pupils for the next stage of their educational journey. We use technology purposefully to enhance teaching, promote engagement, and personalise learning. Digital tools support pupils to explore ideas creatively, collaborate with peers, and develop the digital literacy skills essential for life in a modern world.
Details
Position: Teaching Assistant (ASD Centre)
Contract: : Full time, fixed term contract (until 31 August 2027)
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Support Pay Scale 3 (FTE £24,330 Actual £17,330)
Responsible to: Headteacher
Benefits
Generous workplace pension through LGPS
Condensed school year with two week half term in October
Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
Free on-site parking, with electric car chargers and cycle to work scheme
Occupational sick pay
Key responsibilities include:
Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils
Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning
Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and needs
Requirements include:
Essential
Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development
Our Culture
At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:
Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
Collaborative and innovative
Committed, engaged and professional
Advocates for equality and inclusivity
How to apply for this role:
Please click the redirect link to complete an online application via the Bourne Education Trust Careers pageThe closing date for this vacancy is the 3rd July 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.
Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.
Safeguarding Statement
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a requirement for the successful applicant to undertake a school issued Enhanced DBS check and accept the responsibility for the providing and safeguarding the welfare of all children.