Teaching Assistant (1:1)

Osbournby Primary School, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 0DG

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 September 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: £21,237.00 - £22,290.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 3.6 FTE £24796 - £25989

Teaching Assistant (1:1) job summary

Osbournby Primary School, is a school on a journey. We are going places and we would like you to join us! As a small school, our staff have the opportunity to wear many hats and gain valuable experience in a range of roles. Your voice will be heard, and you have the chance to make a difference beyond your classroom. Osbournby was judged as ‘requires improvement’ by Ofsted in July 2023, but we have taken great strides and the school is already in a different place. We are moving at speed towards good and we are looking for someone who, like us, is excited to be part of the change. If you are looking for the next step in your career, want to be part of an exciting, forward-thinking school, working with a motivated, enthusiastic team then get in touch.

The school is part of CIT (Community Inclusive Trust), a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream primary schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.

We are looking to appoint - 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role and to ensure your suitability for this role.

The benefits we can offer:

• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
• A supportive induction process to help you develop within this role to be the best you can be and develop for your next career step.
• Access to high quality continuous professional development opportunities.
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same!
• Flexible working opportunities from day one of your employment with CIT.
• Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• A Bike2Work Scheme

For more information about this role or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Marie Infield - enquiries@osbournby-cit.co.uk or call 01529 455375

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 30th September 2026 at Midnight

Interviews will take place: Monday 5th October and Tuesday 6th October (AM)

CIT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.

Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.

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 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 Osbournby Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 61 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Osbournby Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/osbournby-primary-school-sleaford

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