Job Introduction
Role: Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEND)
Start date: 1st September 2026
Contract type: Permanent (and Maternity Cover)
Grade: G5/12
Salary: £27,254 pro rata (actual salary £23,376)
Hours: 32.5
Weeks: Term time only plus 1 week
Site: St Francis Special School
Application Closing date: 2nd June 2026
Interviews: 11th June 2026
Would you like a new challenge in outstanding friendly and supportive special schools committed to teamwork?
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be part of a committed and dynamic team, focused on providing the very best education within our community.
The Lincoln Saints Federation caters for students and pupils between the ages of 3-19 with a range of needs. We are looking for Teaching Assistants Level 2 to work with students with a range of complex needs and disabilities, including physical and medical needs at our St Francis Special School site.
The successful candidate will have responsibility for the following:
• Liaising with external agencies/professionals and working in collaboration.
• Updating pupil profiles- care plans.
• Instilling a sense of teamwork and making sure that all communication is clear and consistent.
• Ensuring the smooth running of the classroom, enabling education to be carried out alongside the highest standard of care.
• Lead responsibility for administration of medication.
• Direct communication with the school nursing team- working holistically to ensure care plans are followed.
• Communicating consistently and effectively with parents/carers.
• Leading sessions in the absence of the class teacher.
We are looking for candidates who have:
• Excellent interpersonal skills, being able to communicate effectively with pupils, staff, parents and other professionals.
• A drive to ensure children receive the appropriate support to achieve their potential.
• Experience of working in a similar role or willingness to learn and develop skills.
• The ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Resilience and patience.
• 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 526498) and ask to speak to Stacey Waters.
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.lincolnsaints.com.
Completed applications should be sent to Sue Turner, susan.turner@lincolnsaints.com, stating which position and site you are applying for.
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.
