17 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    November 2025

  • Closing date

    28 August 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    8 August 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: 32.5 hours per week (39 weeks per year - term time plus inset days)

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Grade 4 Points 9 - 12 £25,989.00 - £27,255.00

Actual salary

£19,613.41 - £20,568.84 (Pro Rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

To support the day-to-day operational work of the SENDCO.

To assist the SENDCO in leading the provision for special educational needs within school, liaising with SLT as required.

To assist the SENDCO with administrative tasks associated with SEND

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

To assist the SENDCO in leading the provision for special educational needs within school.

To assist the SENDCO in the deployment of SEND resources and to ensure that they are used efficiently, effectively and safely

Under the direction of the SENDCO, to develop curriculum resources to ensure that pupils with SEND have the necessary levels of support

To work with the SENDCO to develop, implement and monitor intervention groups and support

Support pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and make progress towards their learning objectives.

Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.

Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils.

Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils wellbeing by following the school’s policies and procedures related to SEND and to Inclusion, including Accessibility Plan, Safeguarding and Child Protection, Inclusion, Health and Safety, First Aid Policy, confidentiality and data protection.

Follow the schools Health and Safety rules and procedures and adhere to safeguarding principles; and report all concerns to the appropriate person.

Provide support with regard to the personal care, health and medical needs of students.

Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities.

As a Teaching Assistant, support the delivery of high-quality interventions.

Support the SENDCO with the writing of individual education plans,

Applying for statutory EHC plans as required under the direction of the SENDCO

Ensuring that accurate and detailed records are kept of meetings and discussions with parents and outside agencies

Liaise with and inform parents/ carers about the specifics of SEND provision for their child under the direction of the SENDCO.

Work with the SENDCO and other staff to ensure that individual education plans and other school specific documents are used to set subject-specific targets and work well to meet pupils’

Support the SENDCO and class teachers in using data effectively to identify pupils who are significantly underachieving and, where necessary, create and implement plans to support those pupils

Other

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.

The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.

The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.

All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during their work.


What the school offers its staff

Coningsby St Michael’s Primary School is a vibrant school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now and in the future.

The Church School values we teach the children are the foundations to our school and underpin our curriculum. The values we are learning about this year are: Friendship; Perseverance; Compassion; Forgiveness; Thankfulness and Truthfulness. We teach the children values for life through these and make links to bible stories and PSHE to enable our children to make choices and decisions, both in and out of school.

At Coningsby St Michael’s Primary School, we believe that children should be curious about their learning. Through our engaging curriculum, we ensure that children can foster a passion for learning that will help to develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well-rounded curriculum; where individual talents can be spotted and nurtured to ensure that all children experience success and reach their full potential. We aim to develop whole individuals and promote independent learning. Our topic approach to teaching ensures entitlement for all children to an enriched learning experience, appropriate to their individual needs.

The school has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything we do and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents, the local community and the other schools in the Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust.

Teachers and support staff strive to create purposeful and stimulating learning environments, both inside the classroom and by using our generous school grounds. The curriculum is enhanced through a range of visitors into school and a variety of trips throughout the year, as well as a range of extra-curricular activities.


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

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, please be advised that if shortlisted, we will carry out internet searches to support our commitment to safer recruitment. Please note that the purpose of this is to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with applicants at interview. Internet searches will be carried out by someone who is not directly involved in the recruitment process and only relevant information will be shared with the interview panel.

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About Coningsby St Michael's Church of England Primary School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
257 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01526 342312

Coningsby St Michael’s Primary School is a vibrant school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now and in the future.

The Church School values we teach the children are the foundations to our school and underpin our curriculum. The values we are learning about this year are: Friendship; Perseverance; Compassion; Forgiveness; Thankfulness and Truthfulness. We teach the children values for life through these and make links to bible stories and PSHE to enable our children to make choices and decisions, both in and out of school.

At Coningsby St Michael’s Primary School, we believe that children should be curious about their learning. Through our engaging curriculum, we ensure that children can foster a passion for learning that will help to develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well-rounded curriculum; where individual talents can be spotted and nurtured to ensure that all children experience success and reach their full potential. We aim to develop whole individuals and promote independent learning. Our topic approach to teaching ensures entitlement for all children to an enriched learning experience, appropriate to their individual needs.

The school has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything we do and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents, the local community and the other schools in the Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust.

Teachers and support staff strive to create purposeful and stimulating learning environments, both inside the classroom and by using our generous school grounds. The curriculum is enhanced through a range of visitors into school and a variety of trips throughout the year, as well as a range of extra-curricular activities.

Arranging a visit to Coningsby St Michael's Church of England Primary School

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