Teaching Assistant in Skegness

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. Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that the students have the materials they need to carry out the tasks set for them.
• Ensuring 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 completed work after lessons and returning it to the teacher.
• Assisting teaching staff in arranging classroom displays and materials.
• Assisting teaching staff with classroom administration and accurate recording of data on the student management system.
• Attending 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. We recognise and appreciate 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.

Apply now: To complete our online application form, please click on ‘apply now’. Please note we do not accept CVs without a completed application form. 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.