Job Introduction
Nocton Community Primary School - Spires Federation
The Green, Nocton, Lincoln, LN4 2BJ
Post: 1:1 Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN)
Perm / Temp: Appointment fixed to duration of EHCP pupil attending Nocton Community Primary School
Salary / Grade: Pay Grade G3 point 6 -9 (gross £17,406 - £18,244 approx.)
Term: 30 hours 25 minutes per week / 6 hours and 5 minutes per day (8.45 am to 3.20pm with a 30 minute lunch break)
Term time only – 38 weeks per year (an additional 5 days are required for training – total 39 weeks)
Required From November / December 2025
Closing Date: 9am Monday 3rd November 2025
We currently have a temporary vacancy in our close knit, supportive small school.
The Spires Federation is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, effective and inspirational 1:1 Teaching Assistant to be based at Nocton Community Primary School, to work with pupils who have an ECHP. The pupils require support to ensure that there are as many opportunities to enable them to integrate and socialise with their peers and to be able to access the curriculum. Knowledge and experience of working within the Early Years /KS1 and /or with SEND would be beneficial.
We offer:
• A happy and welcoming village school with a strong partnership with its community
• Friendly, well-mannered and enthusiastic children
• Supportive and active governors
• A dedicated, experienced and friendly staff team
The Governing Body is looking for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant who:
• Will actively support and enhance the Vision and Values of our Federation
• Is pro-active and conscientious about enhancing the education of pupils and supporting and promoting the positive work of the school and Federation
• Has a positive, warm and welcoming personality with the ability to communicate well with children, parents, staff and Governors alike
• Has high expectations of pupils’ achievements and behaviour
• Understands how pupils learn and how best to support them to success
• Can plan and deliver quality sequences of learning in all subject areas
• Has excellent literacy skills and is able to communicate effectively and politely with all stakeholders
• Approaches curriculum development creatively, crafting a stimulating and conducive learning environment
• Is organised and pays attention to detail, carrying out the role with precision, care and enthusiasm
• Qualified to Teaching Assistant Level 3 desirable
• Experience of working with children with special educational needs
• Willing to undertake elements of personal care
If you would like further information regarding this role, please contact the School Business Manager, Adrienne Hoddinott by emailing recruitment@spiresfederation.co.uk
You are warmly encouraged to come and visit our school.
Closing Date: 9am Monday 3rd November 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 13th November 2025
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement should we identify an appropriate candidate.
Digby CE Primary, Dunston St.Peter’s and Nocton Community Primary Schools are part of the Spires Federation and this contract of employment may, on occasion, mean you are requested to work on our Dunston or Nocton site.
The Spires Federation has a clear commitment to Child Protection and Safeguarding Children. and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure &Barring Service check, evidence of proof of right to work in the UK as well as other routine recruitment checks.
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.
