Job Introduction
Potterhanworth C of E Primary School is looking for a part-time Teaching Assistant to join the team at our successful, village primary church school. There is also the opportunity to work an additional 7.5 hours per week, term time, as a member of our Midday Team.
Potterhanworth is a village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, located 6 miles south-east of Lincoln.
It is an idyllic, rural village, with St Andrew’s Church and our school located centrally.
Our school has a lovely family feel to it where children are nurtured to achieve their full potential. Children are taught in a high-quality environment, where learning is fun, exciting and purposeful.
At our school we offer:
• a warm and nurturing environment where staff well-being is highly promoted
• a strong team of supportive staff, Governors and families
• support to ensure staff achieve a good home/work life balance
• the opportunity to join children who are caring, well-behaved and motivated
• a strong school community who all work together for the best possible outcomes for our children
Main Purpose of the role:
To work flexibly across the school, supporting pupils based on their needs, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans [EHCPs]
To assist teachers in creating a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment, enabling all pupils to achieve their potential.
Key responsibilities:
Support teaching and learning activities across different year groups, as directed.
Work with individual pupils and small groups, including those with additional needs and EHCPs, to support access to learning.
Assist teaching staff with the preparation of learning resources and classroom organisation.
Foster positive relationships with pupils, promoting high standards of behaviour.
Support the implementation of individual Education Plans and Behaviour Support Plans.
Help with the supervision of pupils during lunchtimes, break tomes and on educational visits.
Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCO and external agencies as required.
Support the school's Christian ethos and values in all interactions.
Participate in relevant training and development opportunities.
Carry out any other duties reasonably required by the Headteacher.
Visits to the school are encouraged. Please telephone the Admin Team on 01522 791031 or email enquiries@potterhanworth.lincs.sch.uk for further information and/or an application pack.
Closing date is 2nd July 2025.
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Monday, 7th July 2025.
Equal Opportunities statement:
The Potterhanworth CofE Primary School [Lincoln LN4] is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
Safeguarding statement:
The Potterhanworth CofE Primary School [Lincoln LN4] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.
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.
