Teaching Assistant - SEND Support

St George's Church of England Aided Primary School, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1SX

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours per week 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Fixed term - Temporary - linked to a named child's funding. The role will end if funding ceases or if the child leaves the school
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22737 to £23893 pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Has qualifications or previous experience in supporting teaching and learning;
• is an outstanding, energetic and enthusiastic practitioner;
• is empathetic, considerate and forward thinking;
• is willing to learn and fulfil training needs;
• has the ability to form strong, positive relationships with children, staff and parents;
• can work alongside outside agencies;
• is able to facilitate a positive, nurturing learning environment.

What the school offers its staff

• a forward thinking school;
• an opportunity to make a real difference and inspire our children;
• a strong Christian ethos which is committed to supporting both children and families;
• a job where no two days are the same!

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.

St. George’s is a friendly school with a strong Church School ethos and highly motivated staff and pupils. We are offering an exciting opportunity to become part of an excellent team who ensure children are provided with the correct conditions for wonderful learning. We are seeking to appoint a caring and conscientious teaching assistant to support children in Reception and Key Stage 1 who have EHCPs. We are looking for someone who is willing and able to develop a strong understanding of the children’s needs and of how best to support them and become one of their trusted adults. The successful candidate will support the learning as well as the personal and emotional development during their time at our school. This post is temporary as it is linked to the funding the school receive for a named child.

Commitment to safeguarding

Both schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this committment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS, medical and reference checks. Pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About St George's Church of England Aided Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 158 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St George's Church of England Aided Primary School website
• Email address: enquiriesSG@aspire.school
• Phone number: 01780763654
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-george-s-church-of-england-aided-primary-school

St. George's Church of England Primary School, Stamford is part of the Aspire Federation. William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School in Market Deeping is the partner school. They are both one form entry Primary Schools and both judged to be 'Good' by Ofsted. Both schools have a full complement of staff. There is an Executive Headteacher across the two schools with one Governing Body.

Arranging a visit to St George's Church of England Aided Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiriesSG@aspire.school.

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