Gainsborough Primary and Nursery Academy  

Grade 4 Teaching Assistant 

Hours- 32.5 per week (8:30am-3:30pm Monday to Friday)  

38 weeks per year (term time only) 

Salary- Grade 4 SCP 5- £25,583.00 (Full Time Equivalent)- Actual Salary- £18,892.01  

Temporary for 1 academic year in the first instance  

Gainsborough Primary and Nursery Academy are looking for an outstanding, enthusiastic and hard-working Grade 4 Teaching Assistant to join our team.  

This is a varied role which involves working with children from across school; supporting children in class, groups and leading interventions as directed by the SENCO/class teacher. 

 The successful candidate must: -  

• have previous experience of working with primary aged children with special educational need; 

• have a minimum Level 3 Teaching Assistant and or Level 3 EYFS qualification; 

• be highly motivated and committed to working as part of a team; 

• have excellent interpersonal skills; 

• have the ability to act on their own initiative; 

• be committed to the vision and values of our school; 

• have a child-centred approach to their work; 

• have excellent verbal and written communication skill at all levels (with children, staff and parents/carers); 

• gave a good sense of humour and a hardworking ethos; 

• be able to present as a positive role model. 

• demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children and maintaining confidentiality at all times; 

• have the ability to work independently but also as part of a team 

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; 

• talented 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); 

• eye care vouchers; 

• discounted gym membership; 

• free annual flu jab. 

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. 

Please e-mail hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk to request an application form.  

We warmly encourage all potential applicants to visit our school. Showarounds will take place on Monday 1st June at 9:30am.  To make an appointment to view the school please contact the school on 01270 696810 

Please forward completed application forms to Mrs Z Holloway by e-mail (HR@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk). The closing date is 12:00pm on Friday 5th June 2026.