Job Introduction
North Cockerington CE Primary School
1:1 Teaching Assistant
G3 (Point 6 - 9) £25,614 - £26,846 pro rata
Actual annual salary £7,431 – £7,770pa
11 hours per week, 39 weeks of the year
We are looking for someone who is experienced in working with children with ASD and who can undertake the personal care needs of a child. The successful applicant will be able to work, both under supervision and on their own initiative, to challenge, motivate and foster independence. We require someone who has good knowledge of the EYFS and supporting children with little spoken language. The successful candidate will be confident in teaching individuals and small groups away from the class and adapting planning where appropriate to match the needs of the individual and a small group. In whole class sessions, they will be able to nurture and enable individuals to be fully included. We require someone who possesses excellent communication and organisational skills and has the ability to work as part of a motivated and supportive team.
If you would like to work in a Federation of schools that is committed to providing children with an ‘outstanding’ learning experience, aims to continually develop and grow, and where teamwork and the professional development of all staff is important, we would love to hear from you.
As a small rural school, we offer a caring and friendly school environment.
We can offer:
• Polite, enthusiastic, hardworking children.
• Friendly and supportive staff who are committed to enhancing the learning and progress of our children.
• A welcoming family atmosphere and caring ethos based on Church School Values.
• Pleasant, rural village schools, with supportive parents.
Further information and an application form is available from the school office North Cockerington CE Primary School Lane, North Cockerington LN11 7EP; E-mail NCOffice@thespirefederation.co.uk; Telephone 01507 327258. An Application Form can also be down-loaded from our website – www.north-cockerington.lincs.sch.uk
CLOSING DATE: Friday 20th November 2026. Interview date to be confirmed
Please note only applicants select-ed for interview will receive a response
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Children Barred list, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education”. Applicants may be subject to a social media presence check. The ability to converse at ease with people and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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.
