Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEND)
Would you like a new challenge in outstanding friendly and supportive special schools committed to teamwork?
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be part of a committed and dynamic team, focused on providing the very best education within our community.
Lincoln St Christopher’s and St Francis Federation cater for students and pupils between the ages of 2-19 with a range of needs. We are looking for teaching assistants to work with students with a range of complex needs and disabilities, including physical and medical needs at our St Christopher’s Primary and Secondary sites.
Role: Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEND)
Start date: 1st September or sooner
Contract type: Temporary & Permanent
Grade: 3 SCP 6
Salary: £22,737 pro rata (actual salary £19,501)
Hours: 32.5
Weeks: Term time only plus 1 week
Application Closing date: Thursday 2nd May 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 6th May 2024
We are looking for candidates who have:
• Experience of working in a similar role or willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Experience of working with young people with anxiety/mental health needs.
• Experience of profound and multiple learning difficulties.
• Experience of using sensory strategies.
• Experience in the child and/or adult care sector.
• Training for moving & handling or willingness to learn.
• Training for administration of medication or willingness to learn.
• A drive to ensure children receive the appropriate support to achieve their potential.
• The ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Resilience and patience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A willingness to ‘go the extra mile’.
In return, we will provide:
• Amazing pupils.
• An extremely strong and supportive team of colleagues.
• Professional development with opportunities to develop strengths and skills.
• An excellent atmosphere and work environment.
If you have an interest and would like to learn more, please call (01522 528378) and ask to speak to Niall McCordick.
Visits to school are positively encouraged, please contact our Senior HR Administrator, Sue Turner - susan.turner@lincolnsaints.com.
Our application form and job description are available on our website – www.lincolnstchristophers.com. Completed applications should be sent to susan.turner@lincolnsaints.com.
Please note that if you have not heard from us by Friday 17th May 2024 then you have not been successful on this occasion, but we thank you for your application.
The Federation is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education.” Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Federation.
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.