Job Introduction
Contract Term: Temporary (1 year initially)
Salary: Grade 3.6-9 £19,022 - £19,938 pro rata (£24,027 - £25,183 FTE)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: 30 hours a week, term time only
Poplar Farm is a new school which opened in September 2018. We are a warm, caring, inclusive and vibrant school where pupils are at the heart of every decision we make. Poplar Farm pupils are happy and confident, they are problem solvers, open minded, resilient and motivated to learn. We have a generous school site, with creative, bespoke learning areas both inside and outside.
The school is part of CIT (Community Inclusive Trust), a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream primary schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.
We are looking to appoint a SEND Teaching Assistant at Poplar Farm School to work with children who have special educational needs. The successful candidate will be required to provide enhanced support for children with communication and interaction needs and social and emotional health needs.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information about this role and to ensure your suitability for this role.
The ideal candidate for this role will:
- Have experience of being a Teaching Assistant.
- Have experience of working with children with communication and interaction delays.
- Have experience of working with children with social and emotional health (SEMH) needs.
- Be a committed individual who can foster, monitor and develop the abilities, social skills and understanding of children.
- Be a good team player with positive interpersonal skills.
- Contribute to the ethos of a friendly, happy school, in which the personal development and well-being is given the highest priority, and where both academic and personal qualities of children are recognised and valued.
In turn we can offer you:
- Friendly, enthusiastic and hardworking children.
- A forward-thinking and supportive staff who are committed to enhancing the learning and progress of our children.
- A new school building filled with rich and creative and learning environments, both inside and outside.
The benefits we can offer:
- The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
- A supportive induction process to help you develop within this role to be the best you can be and develop for your next career step.
- Access to high quality continuous professional development opportunities.
- A rewarding role where no two days are the same!
- Flexible working opportunities from day one of your employment with CIT.
- Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- An Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (salary dependent)
- A Bike2Work Scheme
For more information about this role or to arrange a visit to the school please contact sendco@poplarfarmsch-cit.co.uk
To apply online, please visit the school website at https://www.poplarfarmsch-cit.co.uk or CIT website www.citacademies.co.uk/work-with-us
Closing date for applications: Midday Wednesday 2 July 2025.
Interviews will take place: Wednesday 9 July 2025.
CIT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.
Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.
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.
