Skegness Grammar School is now recruiting for a Teaching Assistant, start date 01 September 2026. 

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

Skegness Grammar School are looking for a Teaching Assistant to implement and deliver a rich curriculum and support the overall progress and development of our students. You will facilitate and encourage an engaging learning experience which provides students the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Ensuring that the students have the materials they need to carry out the tasks set for them

Ensure a positive working atmosphere is maintained and that the work is productive

Dealing with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the School’s policies and procedures

Following the school systems for achievement and behaviour issues related to lessons and recording electronically using the student management system

Collecting, if required, completed work after lessons and return it to the teacher.

Assist teaching staff in arranging classroom displays and materials.

Assist teaching staff with classroom administration and accurate recording of data on the student management system.

Attend relevant INSET staff training sessions and other ad-hoc meetings.

Permanent contract 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (38 weeks term time, plus 5 training days).

About our Academy

Skegness Grammar School is a selective co-educational school.  We are a vibrant school community where students’ behaviour and attitudes to learning are excellent.  We promote a strong academic focus and have great pride in our students and their achievements. Whilst the students are at the centre of everything we do, we recognise and value our dedicated and committed staff.  We are actively seeking ways to enable our staff to achieve a balance between the exacting demands of their profession and their lives outside work.  Everyone associated with the school recognises the warm and welcoming environment and feels the energy and drive coupled with the friendly and calm students and staff as they all work towards students’ aims, achievements and aspirations; the students always come first!

Skegness is located on the edge of an area of outstanding natural beauty, the Lincolnshire Wolds and the area offers affordable housing and an enviable quality of life.

Salary & Benefits

NJC 3 - £24,976 FTE (£17,659.69 pro rata) 

Access to Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards and Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

·             Experience working with children of relevant age.

·             Working effectively in an education environment

·             Working as part of a team or on own initiative

·             ICT Skills

·             Essential for the post-holder to have GCSE or equivalent in Maths, English or equivalent level of competency and experience of working within a similar role or an educational setting.

 About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) 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 in the country.  Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools across the country, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas, our first All Through school and a special school 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 click on ‘apply now’

Please note we do not accept CVs without a completed application form.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore may 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.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

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.