Teaching Assistant (Level 1 or Level 2)

Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 0PA

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  8 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 - £30,024.00 Annually (FTE) Level 1 TA – NJC3-6 £24,796-£25,989 or Level 2 TA – NJC9-15, £27254 - £30024 (FTE)

Teaching Assistant (Level 1 or Level 2) job summary

Are you passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and nurturing school team.

While this role is primarily suited to a Level 1 Teaching Assistant, we welcome applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates at Level 2.

In this role, you will support individual pupils, particularly those with special educational needs, in line with their Education, Health, and Care Plans. You’ll also work with small groups to deliver targeted interventions, assist with classroom preparation, and help create an inclusive, positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers in preparing and delivering engaging learning activities.

• Support pupils’ educational, emotional, and social development, encouraging independence and confidence.

• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to learning plans and pupil profiles.

• Provide personal care and basic first aid when required.

• Promote a safe, caring, and stimulating environment.

• Support the implementation of behaviour and safeguarding policies.

You will also play a vital role in supporting children with additional needs, fostering their growth and helping them thrive both in and out of the classroom.

What We’re Looking For:

• A caring and proactive individual with strong communication skills.

• A team player who shares our commitment to inclusive education.

• Relevant experience or qualifications in a school or childcare setting.

• Familiarity with EHCPs and the ability to tailor support to meet individual needs.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information about working at Sir William Robertson Academy and to view the AST Recruitment policies please follow the following link: Sir William Robertson Academy - Job Vacancies​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

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 Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 994 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sir-william-robertson-academy-welbourn

Sir William Robertson Academy is a popular and successful 11-18 comprehensive school situated in delightful rural surroundings on the Lincolnshire/Nottinghamshire border. Pupils with a positive approach to learning, a committed staff and a supportive body of parents have helped to create a school which was judged by OFSTED (March 2019) to be ‘Good’ in every area of its provision. Sir William Robertson Academy has been acknowledged as one of the top 100 non-selective state-funded schools in England. The school has been approved as part of the DFE's School Re-building programme.

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