7 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    26 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    18 September 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Part time: Contract Type: Temporary in the first year. Hours: 28.25 hours per week Salary: £23,656 pro rata

Contract type

Fixed term - Temporary in the first year

Full-time equivalent salary

£23,656

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Nursery and Pre-School Practitioner to join our team to support our nursery and pre-school children with their learning under the direction of the Little Hedgehogs lead.

We are looking for someone who can:

  • Effectively support children’s learning and progress and uphold our school values and expectations.
  • Work on their own initiative, following the direction and planning of the EYFS lead.
  • Act calmly and professionally in all situations.
  • Build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues to support the children.

You must hold a level 2 or level 3 qualification to be considered.

What the school offers its staff

South Witham Academy is a supportive place to work with a committed staff team. Everyone in our team is passionate about our school so we only want the very best people working with our children. We expect everyone to be committed to making our school the best it can be for the children, willing to go the extra mile every day and be actively involved in all aspects of school life.

South Witham Academy is part of the Brooke Hill Academy Trust comprised of three primary schools in Rutland and Lincolnshire. One of the driving values of our MAT is that our schools are treated as individuals, have their own character and serve their own unique communities. We share a common bond and work closely together to provide many opportunities for the children to work, learn and have fun with other children from across the Trust.

For more information about our school, please visit our website: http://south-witham.lincs.sch.uk or visit the Trust website www.brookehillacademytrust.co.uk

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.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

About South Witham Academy

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
99 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01572767233

Arranging a visit to South Witham Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email slt@brookehillacademytrust.education.

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