Job Introduction
1:1 Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN)
Grade: G3 point 6 -9
Salary: £17,406 - £18,244 approx.
Type of contract: Temporary
Appointment: Term time
Hours per week: 25 hours
Closing Date: 9am Friday 14th November 2025
We currently have a temporary vacancy in our supportive small school. The school is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, effective and inspirational 1:1 Teaching Assistant at Clough & Risegate Community Primary School, Spalding, 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 as possible 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.
The Governing Body is looking for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant who:
• Will actively support and enhance the Vision and Values of our school.
• Is pro-active and conscientious about enhancing the education of pupils and supporting and promoting the positive work of the school.
• Has a positive, warm and welcoming personality with the ability to communicate well with children, parents, staff and Governors alike.
• Understands how pupils learn and how best to support them to success.
• Is organised and pays attention to detail, carrying out the role with precision, kindness, care and enthusiasm.
• Experience of working with children with special educational needs.
• Willing to undertake elements of personal care.
Our school 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. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service, barred list check, references and medical checks. Pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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.
