Job Description

Job Title:

Teaching Assistant

Contract Term:

Permanent

Salary:

Grade 3.6-9 20,607 - 21,599 (24,027 - 25,183 FTE)

Start Date:

ASAP (depending on safer recruitment checks)

Contract Type:

Term-Time 32.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm)


Newton Bridge Academy is an all-needs specialist school catering for over 250 pupils aged 4-19 years with a range of different needs and abilities, and all pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The school was legally formed as Grantham Additional Needs Fellowship (GANF) on 1st January 2024 following the merger of Ambergate Sports College and The Grantham Sandon School, two schools that were judged to be 'outstanding' by Ofsted prior to the merger. The school's name was officially changed from GANF to Newton Bridge Academy on 1st September 2025 to reinforce and celebrate our identity as one school. Our two sites are known as 'Newton East Site' which is situated towards the east side of Grantham town, and 'Newton West Site' which is to the west.


Our school motto is 'Unique learners. Limitless learning.'

We see every member of our school community as a 'unique learner' capable of 'limitless learning', through the acceptance and celebration of diversity, pupils' rights and the belief that all children and young people can learn, achieve and fully participate in school and wider community life, whatever their circumstances.


At Newton Bridge Academy, we offer a high-quality pathway-based curriculum that is personalised to ensure our fantastic pupils make the best possible progress. Our staff are a talented, caring, resilient and ambitious team of people who are committed to displaying 'visible kindness' at all times and providing the best possible education, care and school experience for every pupil.


Newton Bridge Academy is proud to be part of CIT (Community Inclusive Trust), a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.


We are looking to appoint a dedicated, engaging Teaching Assistant to help us provide the best support and actively encourage pupil learning and development.


Please refer to attached and Person Specification for more information about this role and to ensure your suitability for this role.


The benefits we can offer:

The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people. A supportive induction process to help you develop within this role to be the best you can be and develop for your next career step. Access to high quality continuous professional development opportunities. A rewarding role where no two days are the same! Flexible working opportunities from day one of your employment with CIT. Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions Access to an Employee Assistance Programme A Bike2Work Scheme

For more information about this role or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Marie Harris-Duncan on 01476 564994 (West Site Extension)

Closing date for applications: Friday 26 September 2025 at 12 midday

Interviews will take place: TBC

CIT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.

Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.