Pupil Support Assistant

The Priory City of Lincoln Academy, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 0EP

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours per week, 38 working weeks
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: PPS4 £25,185 pro rata to £18,510 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are currently seeking to appoint a Pupil Support Assistant to provide high quality support and care with a focus on academic progress, reading, behaviour and well-being. This is an exciting and rewarding role in a team that makes a difference to young people.

The successful applicant will support specific needs in accordance with the requirements of students individual SEN Profile / Educational Health Care Plan. They will be passionate about removing barriers and committed to working with colleagues to improve outcomes for learners. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to deliver learning activities to both individual students and small groups.

Candidates who possess outstanding interpersonal skills when working with young people, are at ease working in a team environment and IT literate are welcome to apply.  Training will be provided as necessary.

What the school offers its staff

At The Priory City of Lincoln Academy we offer an exciting working environment with remarkable staff who are supported and valued; working together on a mission to ensure that every student has a positive school experience and can choose the life they want to live. We hope that you want to join us on our adventure.

In return we offer our team members:

• A culture in which we grow ‘citizens of the world’;
• State of the art learning environments with world class facilities;
• A wealth of professional learning opportunities;

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Support Staff PSA Job Description.pdf - 174 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Priory City of Lincoln Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 922 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Priory City of Lincoln Academy website
• Email address: jelsom@prioryacademies.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-priory-city-of-lincoln-academy

Arranging a visit to The Priory City of Lincoln Academy

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

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