Gainsborough Primary and Nursery Academy Teaching Assistant Grade 5 (£25,584.00 Full Time Equivalent) Actual annual salary- £20,135.70 39 weeks per year Hours of work- 33.75 hours per week (Monday 8:30am-4:45pm and Tuesday to Friday 8:30am-3:30pm) Gainsborough Primary and Nursery Academy is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join their team. In the first instance, this is a temporary position for one academic year. However, there may be the opportunity for this to become a permanent position for the right candidate. The successful candidate must: - Have minimum Level 3 NVQ childcare qualification. Have experience in the last two years as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school. Enjoy working with children. Be able to present as a positive role model. Have a flexible approach to the role. Demonstrate a commitment to personal and organisational development. Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children and maintaining confidentiality at all times. Have excellent organisational skills. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Have the ability to work as part of a team and to make positive contributions. Have the ability to act on their own initiative. Have a good sense of humour. In return we can offer: - An experienced and supportive team of staff. A happy school community where respect and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. Excellent opportunities for training and continual professional development. Governors and Trustees, who know the school well and are fully supportive of work life balance. Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (counselling services, GP anytime, musculoskeletal services etc). Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Disclosure. Application forms and further details are available from the Academy website. Please forward completed application forms to Mrs Z Holloway by e-mail ( hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk ) Applicants are most welcome to visit the school. Tours will take place on Thursday 5th June at 4.15pm and Friday 13th June at 10am. Please call the school on 01270 696810 to book a place. Closing date - 12 Noon on Wednesday 18th June 2025.