Job Description

TEACHING ASSISTANT 1:1
25 hours per week, Term time plus training days

5 days per week 8:40am-2:30pm Term time plus training days

Grade 3 Point 6 - \xc2\xa313,730 per annum

The role will involve working with the child to meet their targets within the classroom environment and individually, delivering a range of approaches and interventions to support the specific needs of the child.

We are looking for a TA who:

• Has extensive experience of working with pupils with SEND.
• Has knowledge and experience of supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder and speech & language difficulties. It is essential for the candidate to use very clear spoken English.
• Knowledge of using speech & language programmes and assessment tools for example; WellComm and First Call would be desirable.
• Has the experience to organise and deliver personalised intervention sessions.
• Ideally, the candidate would have experience in creating communication resources for example; social stories, visual classroom aids, Widget symbols.
• Has experience in de-escalation strategies and behaviour management.
• Has excellent literacy, numeracy, and communication skills at GCSE Grade 4 level or equivalent.
• Understands how children learn to support progress.
• Works effectively as part of a team, including communicating with outside agencies.
• Knowledge of working in a KS1 classroom environment would be beneficial.

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged via email to .

Application forms are available to download from the school website. Completed forms should be returned by email to before the closing date. CVs CANNOT be accepted.

Closing date: Friday 22nd September 2023 at 12noon
Interviews: Date to be confirmed

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Here at Lincolnshire County Council, we want our workforce to reflect the make-up of the community we serve. Therefore, we welcome all applications irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, belief, sexual orientation, age or disability. We consider ourselves to be a family friendly employer and offer flexible working patterns.
Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
The school reserves the right to close the job advert early if a high number of applications are received.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

Lincolnshire County Council