SEN Teaching Assistant

Thurlby Community Primary Academy, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0EZ

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  16 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)

SEN Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated, flexible and experienced team player.

The successful candidate will be committed to helping children to succeed, have excellent communication skills and be able to work on their own initiative.

Overview of the role of SEN Teaching Assistant:

Providing support to students in and out of the classroom

Assisting Teachers with a range of educational needs

Providing students with the care and compassion they need to thrive in school

Liaising with parents and external agencies where suitable

Supporting with appropriate interventions such as literacy and numeracy

Work collaboratively as a team to improve outcomes for our students

We would love to hear from people who:

Are passionate about education

Have strong English and Maths skills and be willing to learn and develop existing skills.

Promote a child’s development and learning (physical, emotional, educational and social) whilst fostering growth, self-esteem and independence.

Would like the opportunity to support students outside of a mainstream environment

Are kind individuals

Would like the opportunity to progress within the school and obtain career focused professional qualifications

Act in accordance with school policies and procedures and relevant legislation, particularly in relation to child protection, safeguarding and behaviour management

Keystone Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates prior to appointment, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity. All pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

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 school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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 Thurlby Community Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 213 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Thurlby Community Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thurlby-community-primary-academy

Thurlby Community Primary Academy is a mixed infant and junior school, for children aged between 4 and 11 years from the village of Thurlby and surrounding areas. Over recent years the school has had an average of 200 pupils on roll.

At Thurlby Community Primary Academy, the staff, governors, parents, PTFA, volunteers and our children work as a team to create a great learning environment that stimulates young minds, encourages them to work hard and celebrates unique talents and successes. We are proud of our school which is at the heart of the local community and warmly welcome you to join us in this partnership.

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