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 Behaviors

● 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

We are ambitious, caring, kind, inclusive and excited about our future as part of the Harbour Learning Trust family of Schools. 

Job title:                                            Teaching Assistant, Level 1 

Location:                                           Ermine Primary Academy, Redbourne Drive, Lincoln, LN2 2HG

Contract:                                          Fixed Term - to 31/08/2026 - 32.5 Hours Term Time + 5 training days 

Salary Scale:                                    Scale 1a points 2-3  £24,413 to £24,796 (FTE)

Actual Salary:                                 £18,259 -  £18,546

Interview date:                              22 January 2026

Start date:                                         As soon as possible 

Harbour Learning Trust is on a rapid journey of improvement.  Of the seven Ofsted inspections that have taken place in Harbour schools over the last 18 months, six of those seven schools have improved their Ofsted 'score' by at least one grade.  As a values-led organisation, we are proud to have been shortlisted for the TES National Awards 2025 in the category of 'Inclusive Trust of the Year.

We are searching for a Teaching Assistant to provide support to children and staff in our Nursery, contributing to high standards and achievements.

·       - Are you experienced in providing exceptional support to children and staff?

·       - Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding career in a fast-paced environment?

·       - Do you have a passion for supporting and caring for pupils needs?

If you answered yes to these questions, we would love to hear from you!

What can we offer you in addition to the salary and holidays above?

• Be part of a dedicated team committed to achieving high standards, academically and pastorally
• A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos.
• A vibrant learning environment – for our children, community and staff.
• An experienced and supportive leadership team, who are committed to the wellbeing of all staff
• A wealth of professional support and development

At Ermine Academy, we invest extensively in outstanding training and development opportunities. We value our staff and the benefits we offer include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme;
• Employee Benefits Scheme;
• Employee Assistance Programme;
• Cycle to Work Scheme;
• A dedicated team committed to achieving high standards;
• A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos;
• A vibrant learning environment – for you and our children;
• An experienced and supportive leadership team, who are committed to the well-being of all staff;

We always offer the opportunity to discuss our roles and visit our Academy before you apply.

For further information, please contact lincoln.hr@harbourlearningtrust.com

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