Teaching Assistant - SEND (Zero Hour)

Boston West Academy, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7QG

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  12 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) LCC Grade 3 Point 6 £24,796 - Grade 3 Point 9 £25,989 FTE

Teaching Assistant - SEND (Zero Hour) job summary

Part time, Zero Hours
Grade 3 Point 6 £24,796 - Grade 3 Point 9 £25,989 FTE
Location: Boston West Academy

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Do you want to make a real difference in a vibrant and welcoming school community?

Boston West Academy is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant (SEND) to join our forward-thinking, innovative primary school. This is a part time, zero hours role—perfect for someone seeking flexibility and the opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment.

About Us:
At Boston West Academy, much of our curriculum is taught outdoors in our inspirational and award-winning educational school grounds. We believe that strong, positive relationships provide the foundations for a school to flourish. We enjoy ‘working together for success’ within an optimistic and positive culture of excellence.

We’re proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives. Our ethos of care—care for oneself, for others, and for the environment—underpins everything we do, alongside our core values of collaboration, attitude, respect and equality (CARE).

What You’ll Do:

• Work closely with teachers to support the learning and well-being of SEND pupils
• Assist with classroom activities, small group work and one-to-one support
• Help to prepare resources and maintain a safe, stimulating environment
• Encourage children’s independence and social development
• Support children during play, break times, educational visits and with personal care as needed

What We Offer:

• A supportive, friendly team and a positive working environment
• The chance to work outdoors in award-winning school grounds
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A school culture focused on care, collaboration and high achievement for all

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about helping children to be the best they can be, and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website.

Safeguarding:
Boston West Academy and Anthem Schools Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks.

We are committed to creating a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

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 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.

About Boston West Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 415 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Boston West Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/boston-west-academy

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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