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1:1 Teaching Assistant

Eastoft Church of England Primary School, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 4PG

This job expired on 12 January 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 January 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  6 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 19 hours 30 minutes per week, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed term until 31st August 2026 initially
• Actual salary: Grade 4 £11,250 to £11,984 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for nursery-aged children with additional needs. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and SEND team to ensure the child can access learning and thrive in a safe, nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide tailored support to meet the child’s individual needs.

Assist with learning activities, play, and social development.

Support personal care routines where required.

Work collaboratively with staff and parents to implement strategies and monitor progress.

Essential Skills & Qualities:

Patience, empathy, and a positive approach to supporting individual needs.

Ability to follow guidance and work as part of a team.

Desirable:

Experience working with young children, ideally in an educational setting.

Knowledge of early years development and SEND strategies.

Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or Early Years).

What the school offers its staff

We Offer:

A supportive and friendly school environment.

Opportunities for professional development.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description & Employee Specification.pdf - 234 KB (opens in new tab)

About Eastoft Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 63 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Eastoft Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: loxley@riversidefederation.co.uk
• Phone number: 01724 798274
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/eastoft-church-of-england-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Eastoft Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email loxley@riversidefederation.co.uk.

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