Teaching Assistant (Level One)

University Academy Long Sutton, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 9LF

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as all pre-employment checks are complete

• Closing date

  27 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 3 Point 9 (£22,290.57)
• Additional allowances:

  Grade 3 Point 9 (£22,290.57)

Teaching Assistant (Level One) job summary

Thank you for your interest in our recent advertisement for the above position at University of Lincoln Academy Trust, University Academy Long Sutton.

We are currently seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and motivated Teaching Assistant to support a variety of pupils across the school. The role will involve working closely with class teachers to support pupils’ learning, development and wellbeing, both within the classroom and through small group or one-to-one support where required. The successful candidate will help create a positive and inclusive learning environment and will contribute to the wider life of the school.

The successful applicant will be required to have good literacy and numeracy skills, with a minimum requirement of GCSE at Grade C or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English. Previous experience of working with children in an educational setting would be advantageous, although not essential for a candidate who can demonstrate the right skills, commitment and enthusiasm for supporting pupils’ learning and progress.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has:

• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• A flexible approach and a positive ‘can do’ attitude
• An ability to work in a busy environment.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Applicants please note this post is subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is Barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants may be subject to an online presence check.

This post is subject to the following checks:

 Enhanced DBS Disclosure

 Barred List Check

 Childcare Disqualification Check

 Prohibition Check

 Section 128 Check (where applicable)

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.

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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.

About University Academy Long Sutton

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 696 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: University Academy Long Sutton website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/university-academy-long-sutton

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