Job Introduction
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated Enhanced Support Teaching Assistant, to support pupils with additional needs, including on a 1:1 basis.
- Grade: 3
- Salary: £22,827 approx. pro rata
- Type of contract: Permanent
- Appointment: Term time
- The hours are 30 per week, term time only, on a daily basis as follows: 8.45am to 3.30pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.
The role will all involve supporting pupils with a variety of needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health, and will include classroom-based support, as well as working in small groups with other staff and pupils.
The school invites applications from candidates who can demonstrate:
• Knowledge or experience of supporting children with complex additional needs.
• A friendly, nurturing personality, with a willingness to listen to the interests of a child and use that knowledge to build strong, positive relationships.
• They can be a child’s trusted adult with a calming nature to help the child feel safe and secure.
• The ability to support a child to access learning within the classroom environment including positive interactions with peers and supporting academic achievement.
• The ability to recognise the needs of the child and be able to adapt activities and offer outlets to support sensory and regulatory needs.
• Willingness to engage with outside services and the school SEND and Inclusion team.
We can offer you:
• a happy, inclusive working environment.
• hard working, dedicated team of colleagues to work with.
• a job where ‘no two days are the same’.
Further information and an application form can be obtained from the school website at www.sfh.lincs.sch.uk.
The closing date is 17th October 2025.
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.
