Teaching Assistant SEND (Multiple Vacancies)
Boston West Academy, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7QG36 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
12 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,796.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) Full-time and part-time opportunities available. Actual salary will be dependent on hours worked. Due to multiple vacancies, candidates are encouraged to contact us to discuss salary based on their preferred working pattern.
Teaching Assistant SEND (Multiple Vacancies) job summary
Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.
Boston West Academy is a forward-thinking and innovative primary school with a passion for learning beyond the classroom, including through its inspirational and award-winning grounds. Boston West Academy believes that strong, positive relationships provide the foundation for success and promotes a culture shaped by care, collaboration, attitude, respect and equality, alongside a commitment to innovative experiences that make learning enjoyable and meaningful.
We have 4 full-time equivalent (FTE) roles available and welcome applications from both full-time and part-time candidates. We are happy to discuss flexible working patterns and encourage applicants to contact us in advance to explore options that suit their preferences.
Role Summary
You will work with children who have special or particular needs, supporting them individually or in groups as directed by the class teacher and/or SENCO. You will help provide a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment, contributing to a range of child‑centred activities that promote development and learning.
When supporting pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), you will be expected to meet the needs stated within the plan under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO, and liaise with teachers, the SENCO, parents/carers and appropriate external agencies.
Main ResponsibilitiesSchool‑Related Duties- Follow all school policies, procedures and legislation, including safeguarding and behaviour management.
- Assist with planning and preparing activities, including supporting initiatives such as phonics.
- Help prepare and organise the classroom environment.
- Monitor children’s needs and report these to the appropriate person.
- Maintain records as required by the school.
- Promote children’s physical, emotional, educational and social development.
- Foster independence, confidence and self‑esteem; observe and record progress.
- Support pupils with SEND needs, including those with EHCPs.
- Carry out reasonable daily personal care and hygiene tasks and administer basic first aid.
- Assist with the movement of children around the school.
Benefits
As part of Anthem Schools Trust, staff benefit from a supportive working environment and access to a range of employee benefits, including health and wellbeing support, professional development opportunities and financial benefits.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, suitable references and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection are trained in safer recruitment, and all staff and volunteers undertake child protection training.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, a DBS check with children’s barred list and satisfactory references. Our schools are part of Anthem Schools Trust, which is a charity and a company limited by guaranteed. Registered in England & Wales. Company No. 7468210.
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 Boston West Academy
- School type
- Academies, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 415 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Boston West Academy website
Boston West Academy is a successful, happy and inclusive 4 -11 primary school in Boston, South Lincolnshire. Having been judged as outstanding by Ofsted in 2016, we are proud of what we have achieved over the past few years. We are committed to developing our pupils both individually and as team players, able to work collaboratively in their learning. Our high expectations and high-quality teaching allow our children to achieve and become inquisitive, motivated and passionate lifelong learners.
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