Teaching Assistant Level 1

Location: Gosberton

# Teaching Assistant Level 1## Job Introduction We are delighted to invite applications for qualified Teaching Assistants to join us at an exciting point in our journey. Our new building has just been completed, providing a bespoke learning environment and new facilities for the whole school. This post offers the opportunity to support children with Autism and associated significant and complex needs.

You will work alongside experienced, skilled and highly knowledgeable colleagues. This post would suit someone with experience in specialist settings however applicants with SEND experience in a mainstream school will also be considered. If you are keen to support children’s developing communication and independence skills as well as their cognitive and emotional development, we want to hear from you! It is likely the post will be in a Key Stage 1 class however there would be some flexibility for the right candidate.

We are looking for someone who:  - Is an enthusiastic, creative and reflective practitioner  
• Is positive and forward-thinking  
• Has experience of supporting small groups  
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive team  
• Is keen to contribute to the ongoing development of an outstanding, NAS Advanced special school

We offer:  
• Wonderful, inquisitive children  
• A welcoming, experienced and supportive staff team  
• Professional development and training  
• A recently updated curriculum  
• On-site parking for staff  
• Well-resourced classrooms and facilities  
• Commitment to staff wellbeing    Visits to the school, during which you will have a chance to discuss the post with a member of the GHA team, are actively encouraged. Please phone or email: enquiries@  Application packs and further information can be found on My New Term or our website:
** Closing date: 2nd February 2026  Interviews 5th February 2026
** Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and some interviews may be scheduled at an earlier convenient date.
Gosberton House Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. Rigorous child protection procedures are in place. This post is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS disclosure, Barred List, medical, online and social media check and Disqualification from Caring for Children Regulation (DCCR) disclosure. All pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
** Fluency Duty
** In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.### Teaching Assistant Level 1
* ** Salary
* * G3:7 FTE £25,178 Actual £22,592
* ** Frequency
* * Annual
* ** Job Reference
** 843/2078
* ** Contract Type
** Permanent
* ** Closing Date
** 2 February, 2026
* ** Job Category
** School - Teaching Support staff
* ** Location
* * Gosberton, Spalding, United Kingdom
* ** Posted on
** 16 January, 2026
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