Teaching Assistant

Boston Endeavour Academy, Boston, PE21 0PX

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 January 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  15 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday-Friday- 32.5 hours per week Term Time Only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 3 Point 6-9 £21,267 - £22,290 pro rata (£24,796 - £25,989 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

At Boston Endeavour Academy, our pupils are our priority. We are a values-driven schoolwhere everything we do is guided by our ethos: Build, Empower, Achieve.

We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and our dedicated team works together to create an inclusive, nurturing, and ambitious learning environment where every learner is valued and supported to reach their full potential.

We are passionate about learning, and this is reflected in our carefully designed pathway curriculum. Through our multiple pathway approach, we meet the diverse needs of all our pupils, ensuring that each individual experiences success in a way that is meaningful to them.

At Boston Endeavour Academy, you’ll be part of a community that:

• Builds knowledge through curiosity and critical thinking.
• Empower pupils and staff with the tools, support and confidence they need to thrive.
• Achieve goals with purpose, perseverance and passion.

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 -Teaching Assistant

If you are an enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated individual who shares our values and commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of a school where values shape practice, and every day brings the chance to make a difference.

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

What the school offers its staff

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

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.

For more information about this role, or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Miss Laura Turner, Headteacher (enquiries@bea-cit.co.uk) or telephone 01205 345045.

Closing date for applications: 4pm Monday 12th January 2026

Interviews will take place: TBC

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.

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.

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Teaching Assistant Job Description.pdf - 86 KB (opens in new tab)

About Boston Endeavour Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 157 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Boston Endeavour Academy website
• Email address: enquiries@bea-cit.co.uk
• Phone number: 01205 345045
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/boston-endeavour-academy

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