Teaching Assistant

Gainsborough Primary and Nursery Academy  

Higher Level Teaching Assistant 

Grade 7 (£30,559.00 Full Time Equivalent Salary) Actual annual salary- £26,367.28 

39 weeks per year  

Hours of work- 37 hours per week (8:15am-4:45pm Monday and 8:15am-4:00pm Tuesday to Friday)  

 Gainsborough Primary and Nursery Academy is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to lead their Acorn Room, a small group inclusion hub for children in EYFS and Key Stage 1 with complex special educational needs.  

 

The postholder will play a vital role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning, working closely with the EYFS lead and the SENDCO to raise achievement and support pupils' academic and personal development. 

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 key responsibilities of the postholder are: 

• To assist the EYFS lead/SENCO with designing individualised support plans and a bespoke curriculum. 

• To lead in the delivery of an adaptive curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils.  

• To support pupils with complex needs to enhance and promote their independence. 

• To support pupils to develop effective communication and social interaction skills.  

• To ensure good working relationships with parents/carers and other professionals involved in the pupils’ care and promote team working and good working relationships with colleagues.  

• To be proactive with classroom organisation, including developing effective visual supports and resources. 

• To maintain regular and appropriate records as directed, following the school’s policies. 

• Help maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment for all learners. 

• To lead and coach additional support staff. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Have a knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework as well as the National Curriculum. 

• Be a confident and caring individual who can lead classes and support pupils independently. 

• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Have the ability to inspire and motivate pupils of all abilities. 

• Have experience supporting primary-aged children with a variety of complex special educational needs.  

• Be energetic and have a good sense of humour. 

• Be compassionate, patient, nurturing and committed to supporting children with SEND 

• Be a great communicator and team player with a positive and proactive approach 

• Be flexible and open to change. 

• Have excellent verbal communication skills. 

• Hold HLTA status (or be working towards it).  

 
In return we can offer: -  

• An experienced, happy 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 

 

The Alexandra Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The appointment will only be confirmed after successful DBS checks and relevant safeguarding checks have been carried out. 

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.