Teaching Assistant - Internal Only
The Eresby School, Spilsby, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5HU17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 October 2025
Closing date
26 August 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 August 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Special Education Needs (SEN)
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,796.00 Annually (FTE) NJC 3, FTE £24,796 (£16,188.04 per annum, pro rata for 27.5 hours per week) / Fixed Term for 1 Year
Teaching Assistant - Internal Only job summary
Eresby School is now recruiting for three Teaching Assistants to assist with the planning and preparation of activities, and in the delivery of local and national initiatives e.g. literacy and numeracy strategy. This role could be your next career opportunity.
If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead.From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
About the role
- Act in accordance with school policies and procedures and relevant legislation, particularly in relation to child protection and behaviour management.
- Assist with the planning and preparation of activities, and in the delivery of local and national initiatives e.g. literacy and numeracy strategy
- Participate in the preparation of the classroom
- Monitor children’s needs and reporting these to a designated person.
- Keep records as required by the school
- Have familiarity with all relevant statements of special educational needs specific to the child.
- Promote development and learning (physical, emotional, educational and social). Foster growth, self-esteem and independence, observe and record development
- Support those with special needs
- Carry out reasonable daily personal care/hygiene duties and administer basic first aid
- Assist with the movement of children in and around the school
- Required to work with all age groups and abilities.
- You should have a real interest in working with pupils with learning difficulties and challenging behaviours.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
One year fixed term contract, 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.
About our Academy
Eresby School is a successful and growing special school catering for pupils with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and has been judged by Ofsted as ‘Outstanding’ on 4 consecutive inspections. As an outstanding school, Eresby is an open and inclusive school community.
Salary & Benefits
- NJC 3, FTE £24,796 (£16,188.04 per annum, pro rata)
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
- Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
- Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
- Awards and Recognition Scheme
- Flexible working patterns
- Benefits Platform
- holiday discounts
- cinema tickets
- restaurant booking discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
- Good organisation and effective time management skills
- Well-motivated, enthusiastic with a can-do attitude
- Honesty, Integrity and great team working skills
- To be a positive role model to our pupils
- GCSE qualification or equivalent in Maths and English/ equivalent level of competency and experience working with children with SEN is desirable
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ button.
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Eresby School, Spilsby
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 102 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Eresby School, Spilsby website
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