Job Introduction
About the Role
We are seeking a warm and nurturing 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will foster a stimulating learning environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. You will support teachers in the learning and personal development of pupils with complex needs and/or disabilities.
Key responsibilities include:
• To aid the pupil to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own by, for example:
• Clarifying and explaining instructions
• Ensuring the pupil is able to use equipment and materials provided
• Motivating and encouraging the pupil(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils’ needs
• Assisting in weaker areas, e.g. speech and language, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation etc
• Using praise, commentary and assistance to encourage the pupil to concentrate and stay on task
• Liaising with class teacher, headteacher and other professionals about Education and Health Care Plans (EHCP), contributing to the planning and delivery as appropriate
• Providing additional nurture to individuals when requested by the class teacher and headteacher.
We are looking for someone who is creative, reflective, and passionate about early years education, with a commitment to helping every child thrive.
About Woodlands
Woodlands Infant and Nursery School is a friendly and inclusive infant school in the heart of Birchwood community, Lincoln. Our enthusiastic, caring and committed staff deliver a creative curriculum. We ensure the children receive rich and creative experiences to motivate their learning. We encourage our children to develop a passion for learning which will support them throughout their lives.
Our warm and welcoming team place the learning of our children at the centre of everything we do. Our nurturing environment helps the children to “Take Off and Fly”.
If you feel you can contribute to our ethos, then we look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you into the Woodlands family.
About You
You will have a wide variety of experience. You will be highly motivated and possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop excellent working relationships with staff across a range of settings as well as parents. You will happily work within a multi-disciplinary team, according to the needs of the individual child or young person. You will be a confident user of technology with a willingness to support learners.
About our Offer
This is a great opportunity for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children and young people to develop a hunger for learning.
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
Further details about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council are available here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council
For an open and informal discussion about this role, please contact Miss Joanne Bingwa on 01522 683557. We welcome visits to the school. Further information and an application form can be contained from the school website at www.woodlands.lincs.sch.uk.
Applications close on 24th September 2026. Interviews are to be held on 30th September 2026. School visits will take place on 15th and 17th September 2026. Please contact the school to book you this.
We would love to hear from you and wish you the best of luck with your application!
Woodlands Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, which will include online checks. Therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
All adults employed by the School have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.
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.
