Job Introduction
1:1 Teaching Assistant
Sturton by Stow Primary School, School Lane, Sturton by Stow, Lincoln, LN1 2BY
“Small enough to care, big enough to inspire”
Teaching Assistant
TA1, Grade 3, Pts 6-9
Salary: £24,796 - £25,989 FTE
Hours per week: 32.5
Closing Date Thursday 30th April 2026
We are seeking to employ a teaching assistant within our school
This post is to support an existing pupil in KS2 who has additional learning needs. The post holder will be required to work 32.5 hours per week, for 39 weeks. This role is fixed term and subject to each child remaining a pupil at Sturton By Stow School and starts as soon as the successful candidate is able to.
This post will involve class-based support and the delivery of various intervention programmes. The successful candidate will also be involved in the preparation of resources, record-keeping, and liaison with the teaching team, parents, and external agencies. Previous experience of working with children with additional needs would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and dedicated, be able to work flexibly, demonstrate excellent communication skills, use their own initiative and work effectively as part of a team.
Visits to our school are encouraged and arranged by contacting Paula Waudby in our school office (enqurires@sturton-by-stow.lincs.sch.uk)
Closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 30th April
Interviews will be held during on Friday 8th May 2026
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.
