1:1 Teaching Assistant supporting a child in Y6

Ingham Primary School, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 2XT

20 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday mornings and either one full afternoon or two part afternoons totalling 17.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: G3 Pt6-9 pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to support a Y6 child with an EHCP in our Year 5/6 class, starting February/March 2026. The successful candidate will work 17.5 hours per week (5 mornings and one full afternoon/two part afternoons) whilst the child remains at Ingham School

Scale: G3:6-9 pro rata

We are looking for someone with a caring and nurturing approach for our lovely village school. Everything we do is focused on giving every child the best start in life. We provide an excellent learning environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to achieve their very best. We offer a fun and stimulating curriculum that is enriched by exciting educational visits and learning opportunities.

At Ingham school you’ll:

• work closely with our teaching staff to create exciting opportunities for learning so that all of our pupils can be successful, confident and caring.
• provide a variety of in-class support and intervention work
• work to support the delivery of a Y6 child’s EHCP

We are looking for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant who:

• is an excellent practitioner committed to high standards for all children
• has high expectations of the children in terms of behaviour and learning
• has a creative approach to teaching and learning
• can support individual children and groups of children with their learning
• has previous experience or an interest in supporting children with SEND
• is a creative, reflective practitioner who is adept at identifying misconceptions and other barriers to learning, including those related to personal and social development, and working to overcome these
• is flexible and would be able to work additional hours if needed and want to enter fully into the wider life of our village school
• has experience of working with KS2 children and strong curriculum knowledge, particularly in English and Maths
• is a good team player
• has the determination to make school life a positive, rewarding and enjoyable experience for everyone
• desire to nurture success, confidence and care in others

For further details and an application form please see our website at www.ingham.lincs.sch.uk Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Completed applications should be returned to the school by email to admin@ingham.lincs.sch.uk

If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact our Administrator by telephone on (01522) 730244 or email admin@ingham.lincs.sch.uk

Ingham Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS, prohibition order check and medical clearance. References will be requested and shortlisted candidates will need to verify their qualifications and their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

The Department of Education’s Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 guidance advises that as part of the shortlisting process the school may carry out an online social media presence check as part of their due diligence on the shortlisted candidates.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer:

• children who are eager to learn and fun to be with
• access to excellent support and CPD opportunities
• a dedicated and supportive staff team who are hardworking and caring
• happy children who are a pleasure to teach and eager to learn
• strong support from parents, governors and the local community

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 2025.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ingham Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 84 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ingham Primary School website
• Email address: keeli.hutchinson@ingham.lincs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01522730244
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ingham-primary-school

We believe in changing lives. Everything we do is focused on giving every child the best start in life – irrespective of background or circumstance. Children have just one chance, and we want to give them the best chance possible.
We believe passionately in providing irresistible learning opportunities that put the learner at the heart of the process. Our vision is to be successful, confident and caring.

Arranging a visit to Ingham Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email keeli.hutchinson@ingham.lincs.sch.uk.

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