Teaching Assistant

Bucknall Primary School, Bardney, Lincolnshire, LN10 5DT

17 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 November 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time: 22.5 hours per week 8.45 - 1.15 Monday to Friday
Contract type: Fixed term - Initially until 31st August 2025 (to be reviewed at this point) or until EHCP children leave
Full-time equivalent salary: £24,769 FTE
Pay scale: G3.6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teaching Assistant

The Limewoods Federation

Bucknall Primary School, Main Street, Bucknall, Woodhall Spa LN10 5DT

and

Bardney Church of England & Methodist Primary School, Henry Lane, Bardney, Lincoln, LN3 5XJ

Teaching Assistant 22.5 hours – Salary Scale G3.6

Limewoods Federation are looking to appoint teaching assistant to join our small, friendly and dedicated staff team, initially based at Bucknall Primary School.

The position is to support a small group of children in Years 3 and 4 with an ASD and/or ADHD diagnosis. The post holder will work on a one to one basis with the children and also with the children in small groups, supporting their social, behavioural and educational development, both in the class and during play and lunch. Initially the post is temporary until 31st August 2025 or until assistance is no longer required or as a result of the children leaving the school, whichever is the earliest. It will be reviewed at this point.

The position is initially for 22.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday 8.45 -1.15 pm during term time, plus attendance at training sessions that meet the individual needs of the children

You must have a passion for supporting children’s learning. The post also requires good literacy skills and excellent communication skills as you will be expected to liaise with other team members, parents and the relevant professionals involved with the children.

Calmness, a good sense of humour and the ability to build relationships are essential qualities. An ability to work on your own initiative is essential as you will be expected to use the children’s developmental targets set by a variety of professionals during the sessions to support their learning and development, alongside the teachers planning.

Previous experience of working with children is essential. Relevant training and previous experience of working with children with ASD and ADHD would be advantageous. A candidate with a suitable Level 3 qualification is preferred.

We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. Visits to the school by prospective candidates are encouraged so that you can see our wonderful school at work!

For further information about our school, please visit our website www.bucknallprimary.org.uk

Applications and further details are available from the school. Please contact the school by telephone – 01526 388233 or email – enquiries@bardney.lincs.sch.uk - all application packs will be emailed.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 1st December 2025

Interviews will take place on Thursday 4th December 2025

The federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should note that this post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

What the school offers its staff

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.