Apprentice SEND Teaching Assistant

Monkshouse Primary Academy, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1LG

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  15 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £8.00 Hourly Government Apprentice Rate

Apprentice SEND Teaching Assistant job summary

APPRENTICE SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT

Required for 1st September 2026

32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

8:30am-3:30pm Term time plus 5 training days

Government Apprentice rate £8.00 per hour

Fixed Term Contract

We are seeking to appoint an Apprentice SEND Teaching Assistant to start on 1 September 2026. You will study for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship for 18 months through the University Academy Holbeach, working in our Academy for four days a week and studying at the University Academy Holbeach for one day a week.

Teaching Assistants ensure that pupils understand their work, know their learning objectives and display positive learning behaviours in order to make progress. They deliver individual and small group teaching within and outside of the classroom environment and apply a range of strategies to support learners of different abilities under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher. Teaching Assistants support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities and pupils with social, emotional and mental health vulnerabilities.

We are looking for someone who: -

• Has 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths

• Has good written and verbal communications skills

• Has good IT skills

• Has a commitment to developing an excellent understanding of a child’s development and learning

• Has a commitment to building professional relationships, working effectively with colleagues and pupils within the academy

• Has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

• Will respect confidential information

We can offer you:

• Support and training to prepare you for a successful career supporting teaching and learning in a primary school

• The experience of working in a well led school where pupils are enthusiastic in their learning and proud of their school and make every effort to do well (Ofsted 2023)

• An environment where staff wellbeing is a part of our culture and where everyone is valued

Visits to our academy are warmly welcomed. To discuss the role and find out more about our school please contact our SENDCO Mrs Stewart, either by telephoning the school on 01775 722006 or emailing enquiries@monkshouse.co.uk

Closing date: 12 noon Wednesday 15th July 2026

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 20th July 2026

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 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.

UoLAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advert, should we identify and appropriate candidate. If you have not been invited for an interview within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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

Monkshouse Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. All school staff are trained in Child Protection, and children are made aware of the adults they can talk to if they have any concerns. Staff are trained to look out for signs of harm or neglect and are required to report these to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Monkshouse Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 446 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Monkshouse Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/monkshouse-primary-academy

Monkshouse Primary Academy is part of the University of Lincoln Academy Trust and is a vibrant, two-form entry primary school with a nursery. We deliver a curriculum that is exciting, engaging and inclusive and we aim to provide the best opportunities for teaching and learning which will inspire, motivate and engage all children.

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