Job Introduction
Teaching Assistant Grade 1
Salary Range: Grade 3 Scale point 6- 8
39 weeks per year
Permanent
Start date: 1 September 2025
William Farr Church of England Comprehensive School has a long and proud history and standing in the local community. We are looking for an enthusiastic and suitably experienced individual to undertake the role of Teaching Assistant to join our highly respected department.
The successful candidate will support several pupils with additional needs. Experience of supporting SEND pupils in a school environment would be an advantage, as would an NVQ2 or above.
Situated in the village of Welton, close to the historic and beautiful cathedral city of Lincoln, this Church of England 11-18 Comprehensive School has around 1,500 students on roll. Our school gained academy status in January 2011, received an ‘Excellent’ SIAMS grading in March 2019, and an Ofsted ‘Good’ in October 2022.
Skills and Qualification Required:
• Good numeracy/literacy skills.
• GCSE Maths and English Grade A-C (4-9) or equivalent or willingness to work towards literacy and numeracy functional skills qualifications.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to keep sensitive information private and maintain Confidentiality.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both adults and children.
• Good communication skills.
• Good organisation.
• Good time keeping and punctuality.
• Willingness to develop an understanding of child development and child learning.
We can offer:
• The opportunity to work with enthusiastic and aspirational students with high learning expectations.
• A strong team of effective and committed staff.
• A supportive and engaged staff, Senior Leadership Team & Trust Board.
• Continuous professional development.
• A Christian ethos and values at the heart of a fully inclusive school community.
Further details can be found on our school website: www.williamfarr.lincs.sch.uk
How to apply
Applicants should complete the support staff application form available on the school website and submit a letter of application of no more than 2 sides of A4 paper, stating their qualifications and experience to date and how this will equip them to fulfil the responsibilities of this post. Please return completed applications to the HR office: hr@williamfarr.lincs.sch.uk.
Closing date: Wednesday 7th July 2025 9.00am
Interviews week commencing 14th July 2025.
William Farr School is committed to the safeguarding of children, and all posts within school are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to reveal information concerning all convictions, including those which would otherwise be considered as ‘spent’. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and the Police Act Regulations.
References will be taken up prior to interview along with online google searches, in line with our Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 obligations. Candidates who are not shortlisted will not be contacted. Feedback will only be provided to candidates invited to interview.
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.
