Teaching Assistant Apprentice
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? Do you have patience, creativity, and a caring nature? Healing Academy, part of the Harbour Learning Trust, is looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join their dedicated team in Grimsby.
This is a hugely varied and rewarding role: one moment you’ll help your appointed child understand their lesson, the next you might be assisting them in moving between classrooms. You will spend your day getting to know your child, supporting their learning and development, and watching them grow. Your role will be critical in enabling that child to thrive, and you’ll work closely with class teachers to ensure their needs are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one support to pupils with SEND or additional needs
- Assist pupils in lessons, ensuring understanding and engagement
- Support pupils during transitions and daily routines
- Monitor and report on pupil progress to teachers
- Collaborate with staff to plan and implement targeted support
- Promote positive behaviour and a safe learning environment
- Participate fully in the school’s wider life and activities
Skills & Knowledge
- Commitment, adaptability, and a deeply caring nature
- Patience, resilience, and the ability to stay unflappable under pressure
- Strong interpersonal and teamworking skills
- Creativity and problem-solving ability to support pupil development
- Professional manner and ability to communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues, and parents
- Interest in pursuing a career supporting children with SEND
Key Info
Employer: Healing Academy
Location: Grimsby, DN41
Wage: £14,526.00 – £23,492.00 per annum
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Job Category: Teaching Assistant
About the Employer
At Healing Academy, part of Harbour Learning Trust, they are dedicated to empowering and inspiring children, adults, and communities to be ambitious, healthy, and kind. Their schools are joyful, nurturing, and inclusive environments where children and staff thrive. They are proud of their rapid improvement journey: six of their seven schools inspected by Ofsted in the last 18 months have improved by at least one grade. They were also shortlisted for the TES National Awards 2025 in the category of ‘Inclusive Trust of the Year.’
- A supportive, warm, and welcoming ethos
- A vibrant learning environment for staff and children
- Membership of a dedicated team committed to high standards
- An experienced leadership team invested in staff well-being
Access to Harbour Learning Trust benefits, including:
- Employee Benefits Scheme & Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employee Wellbeing Service
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Harbour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. Online searches may also be conducted for shortlisted candidates.