Our Vision to empower and inspire children, adults and communities to be ambitious, healthy and kind, dedicated to making our world a better place.  

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

Job title:        Level 3, Teaching Assistant

Location:       Woodlands Academy,  Pinewood Crescent, Nunsthorpe, 

Grimsby 

DN33 1RJ

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- £19,438

Interview date:       1st April 2026 - Midday

Start date:               ASAP

What does a Teaching Assistant do?

In a nutshell, 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:

• Direct Support: Work with children as directed to promote development and learning.

• Specialised Tasks: Take responsibility for specific teaching tasks within the classroom.

• Versatility: Support pupils individually, in small groups, or provide whole-class cover.

• Inclusion: Assist with individual education and behavioural plans to help pupils achieve their goals.

• Environment: 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: GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths.

• Experience: Previous experience in an educational environment and supporting children of a relevant age.

• 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 Woodlands Academy?
Beyond the salary, we offer a vibrant learning environment and an experienced leadership team committed to staff well-being. Benefits include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Employee Screening and Wellbeing Service

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Continuous Professional Development and training opportunities.

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 on  01472 500900 or email grimsby.hr@harbourlearningtrust.com