14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    9 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    25 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term - August 2027

Actual salary

Grade 4 £16,388 to £17,459 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience or interest in working with children within the Early Years
  • Has experience of working with children with additional needs
  • Is flexible, proactive, and keen to make a real difference to children’s development and well-being
  • Works well as part of a team and is committed to our school’s values and ethos
  • Has excellent communication skills and can build positive relationships with children, staff and families
  • Brings energy, creativity and patience to their work

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

  • A caring and supportive staff team who work collaboratively to ensure the best for every child
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • A diverse, vibrant school community where every individual is valued
  • A strong commitment to inclusion and child-centred learning

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Scunthorpe CofE Primary School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
234 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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Arranging a visit to Scunthorpe CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@scunthorpe.n-lincs.sch.uk.

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