Job Introduction
The Lincoln Saints Federation cater for students and pupils between the ages of 2-19 with a range of needs. We are looking for cover supervisor teaching assistants to work with students with a range of complex needs and disabilities, including physical and medical needs at our St Christopher’s Secondary site.
Would you like a new challenge in our outstanding, friendly and supportive special schools committed to teamwork?
This is an exciting new role within our schools and is a unique opportunity to join our committed and dynamic team, focused on providing the very best education within our community.
We are looking for a flexible and organised person to support the daily running of the school in the absence of the usual teaching assistants. These positions will primarily be based in the informal and semi formal classes; however, the successful candidates will be expected to cover in all pathways as need arises and potentially across sites.
We are looking for candidates who have:
• Experience of working in a similar role or willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Experience of working with young people with anxiety/mental health needs.
• Experience of complex and challenging behaviours
• Experience of profound and multiple learning difficulties.
• Experience of using sensory strategies.
• Training for moving & handling or willingness to learn.
• Training for administration of medication or willingness to learn.
• A drive to ensure children receive the appropriate support to achieve their potential.
• The ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Resilience and patience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A willingness to ‘go the extra mile’.
In return, we will provide:
• Amazing pupils.
• An extremely strong and supportive team of colleagues.
• Professional development with opportunities to develop strengths and skills.
• An excellent atmosphere and work environment.
If you have an interest and would like to learn more, please call (01522 528378) and ask to speak to Paula Carolan, 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.lincolnstchristophers.com. Completed applications, stating which site you are applying for, should be sent to susan.turner@lincolnsaints.com.
Application Closing date: 5th May 2026
Interviews: week commencing 11th May 2026
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.
