Hartsholme Academy 

Job title:        Level 3, Teaching Assistant

Location:       Hartsholme Academy,  Carrington Drive 

Lincoln

LN6 0DE

Contract:       32.5 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 

Salary Scale:     Scale 3, Points 5-6 (£25,583- £25,989) FTE

Pro Rata Salary for this post: £19,135.06 to £19,438.73

Interview date:       28th April 2026

Start date:               ASAP

What will you do?

At Hartsholme Academy, this isn't just a support role; it’s an opportunity within the classroom. You will work directly to champion child development and high-quality learning. You will spend your day with an amazing group of children, getting to know their unique personalities and helping them grow. This is a critical role in enabling our pupils to remain amazing, regardless of the challenges they face.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will take charge of preparing and delivering specific activities for individuals, groups, or even whole classes.

• A key part of the role is modifying these activities to ensure every pupil’s needs are met.

• You’ll contribute to the planning cycle using your knowledge of the National Curriculum and assist in creating individual education and behavioral plan

• Support the teacher in preparing the classroom and fostering independence

• Who We Are Looking For

  We need committed, adaptable, and "unflappable" professionals who demonstrate:

• Qualifications: A Level 3 qualification and strong literacy/numeracy skills (GCSE Grade C or equivalent)

• Experience: Previous experience in an educational environment and supporting children of a relevant age preferably with experience with the SEN Code of Practice, EHCPs, and specialised training like ELSA or Phonics

• Technical Savvy: Ability to use technology and office software to support learning.

• Soft Skills: Strong verbal communication, active listening, and the ability to build trusting relationships.

• Attributes: High integrity, attention to detail, and an ethically sound approach to work.

Why Join Hartsholme Academy?

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Employee Screening and Wellbeing Service

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Tailored Continuous Professional Development and training opportunities.

• Free annual flu vaccinations

Read our recruitment brochure to find out more about us!

As a Trust our vision is to empower and inspire children, adults and communities to be ambitious, healthy and kind, dedicated to making our world a better place.  Our DANCE values and our magnificent seven behaviours underpin everything we do;

Our Fantastic Five Values 

D - Harbour children deserve joyful (delight)schools that ignite creativity and learning through play. We invest in colleagues to ensure success and promote lifelong well-being for everyone.

A - We recruit the best colleagues and nurture talent in safe environments, inspiring our children to strive for excellence (ambition). By learning from the best, we improve and give back to our communities.

N - Harbour schools are rooted in care, valuing respect and empathy (nurture). We create supportive environments where children and colleagues thrive, preparing them for the future.

C - We promote pride, inclusion, and civic responsibility, celebrating diversity and community. Colleagues will experience belonging through collaboration, well-being, and continuous development.

E - Success comes when colleagues are empowered to innovate, take risks, and learn from failure. At Harbour, we encourage creativity and collaboration, helping both children and colleagues achieve their goals. 

Our Magnificent Seven Behaviours

We will act with integrity, honesty and transparency in all that we do
We will trust our fellow professionals and value their skills and knowledge
We will work collaboratively and encourage others to do the same
We will work inclusively, building and celebrating inclusive and diverse communities
We will be kind to ourselves and in all our dealings with others, acting with
compassion and empathy
We will communicate regularly and with clarity with our stakeholders and with each other, welcoming and reflecting on constructive feedback from others

We will be aspirational for all, wanting the best for ourselves and for everyone

Apply now!

Harbour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust carries out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. References taken up upon interview.

How to Apply: Please submit all applications through My New Term.
Visit Us: We welcome informal chats or visits! Please contact Principal Becky Wright Interim Principal on  01522 683705 or email lincoln.hr@harbourlearningtrust.com