Teaching Assistant SEND 1:1

Caythorpe Primary School, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 3DR

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  20 April 2026

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  26 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,267.00 - £22,290.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 3 Point 6-9 (£24,796-£25,989 FTE) Fixed Term contract until 31st August with possibility of extending.

Teaching Assistant SEND 1:1 job summary

Caythorpe Primary School is a thriving village school where we pride ourselves on creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing family, broadening interests and allowing personalities to flourish and achieve.

At Caythorpe our vision is that our school is a happy place where children are individuals, cared for within a supportive, secure and creative environment. We endeavour to promote positive relationships where both staff and children can inspire each other to achieve their full potential.

The school is part of CIT (Community Inclusive Trust), a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream primary schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.

We are looking to appoint a motivated and dedicated Teaching Assistant (1:1) to join our team and to support pupils with an EHCP. The role will be reviewed based on the needs of the child/ren concerned, the school and whether the external funding remains in place. This role will allow the right candidate to build on their existing knowledge and skills whilst being able to flourish in a progressive and caring school.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Will support the child on a personalised plan within a mainstream class.
• Will adapt planning and create resources to meet the child’s individual needs.
• Will ensure the child is safe and secure within the learning environment.
• Has experience of working with children with additional needs.
• Is willing to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills, being able to communicate effectively with pupils, staff, parents and other professionals

Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information to ensure your suitability for the position.

The benefits we can offer:

• An outstanding induction process
• A friendly, supportive and enthusiastic team
• A personalised CPD Programme and Career Progression and Development Opportunities
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people
• An opportunity to be involved in the development and progression of our Academy and the wider local community
• An innovative, forward thinking leadership team
• Access to The National College and NASEN CPD online platforms
• Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme

Interested candidates are warmly invited to visit the school. For more information about this role or to arrange a visit to the school please contact our Headteacher Helen Hunt on 01400 272600 or email enquiries@caythorpe-cit.co.uk.

Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd March 2026 at 12:00pm (midday)

Interviews will take place: Week Commencing- Monday 9th March 2026

CIT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.

Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.

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

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 Caythorpe Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 100 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Caythorpe Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/caythorpe-primary-school

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