Job Introduction
Would you like a new challenge in an outstanding, friendly and supportive special school committed to teamwork? Lincoln St Francis Special School have 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 3-19 with a range of needs.
We are looking for a full-time teaching assistant to work 1:1 with a KS2 student with a visual impairment, based at our St Francis Special School site.
The successful applicant will be expected to:
o Provide 1:1 support for the pupil throughout the day
o Prepare resources and teaching materials alongside another member of her team.
o Support the pupil with navigation around school and out in the local community.
o Learn Braille as the pupil is a competent Grade 1 Braille user.
o Liaise and communicate effectively with the class teacher to adapt learning and share ideas.
o Liaise with outside agencies and parents, under the guidance of the class teacher.
o Follow and implement provision plans, including programmes from outside agencies.
o Work towards the outcomes of the pupil’s Education Health and Care Plan.
We are looking for candidates who have:
o Excellent interpersonal skills, being able to communicate effectively with pupils, staff,
o parents and other professionals
o A drive to ensure children receive the appropriate support to achieve their potential
o Experience of working in a similar role (desired but not essential).
o Willingness to learn and develop new and existing skills
o The ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team
o Flexibility and adaptability
o A sense of humour
o A willingness to ‘go the extra mile’
In return, we will provide:
o An extremely strong and supportive team of colleagues.
o Professional development.
o An excellent atmosphere and work environment.
Start date: 1st September 2026
Contract type: 1: 1 - 2 Positions
Grade: 3 SCP 6
Salary: £24,796 pro rata (actual salary £21,267 for FT position)
Hours: Position 1 - 32.5
Position 2 - PT (hours TBC)
Weeks: Term time only plus 1 week
Application Closing date: Thursday 21st May 2026
Interviews: Thursday 4th June 2026
If you have an interest and would like to learn more, please call and ask to speak to Stacey Waters (Assistant Headteacher).
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.lincolnsaints.com. Completed applications, stating which site you are applying for, should be sent to susan.turner@lincolnsaints.com.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then you have not been successful on this occasion, but we thank you for your application.
The Lincoln Saints Federation is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references and suitability to work with children. 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.
