1:1 Teaching Assistant

South Witham Academy, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5PH

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 March 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday 08:30 - 12:00 17.5 hours per week / 38 weeks per year
• Contract type: Fixed term - Unspecified end date
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,473 pro rata (please be aware this is the full time equivalent, not the actual salary)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Thank you for your interest in the role of 1:1 Teaching Assistant at South Witham Academy, we hope you will feel inspired to apply to be part of our team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and nurturing Teaching Assistant to join our team to support a child with their learning and helping to develop confidence and communication skills. We are currently planning for this vacancy to be in Key Stage Two.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Be a designated support for a named child which will also involve working with other children and groups as part of the class team

• Work on their own initiative, following the direction and planning of the Class teacher

• Act calmly and professionally in all situations

• Build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues to support the children

What the school offers its staff

In return you will find:

• Supportive leadership and a collaborative working environment

• Focus on staff well-being and work-life balance

• Positive and inclusive school culture

• Inspiring learning environments and a commitment to further develop this

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.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to slt@brookehillacademytrust.education

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

Support Staff 1to1 Application Pack SWA Feb 2025.pdf - 294 KB (opens in new tab)

About South Witham Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 103 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: enquiries@south-witham.lincs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01572 767233
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-witham-academy

Arranging a visit to South Witham Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@south-witham.lincs.sch.uk.

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