Job Introduction
Sutton on Sea Community Primary School have an opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our team at Sutton-on-Sea community Primary School in January 2026 to initially cover maternity leave.
Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a new challenge, or someone early in their career looking for the next step, this post will be rewarding and fulfilling. If you are passionate about ensuring every child achieves, and ready to support all of our learners to be the best version of themselves, we would love to hear from you.
Term time only: Yes plus one week (39 weeks)
Salary grade: G3 pay scale 6-9
Salary details: £24,796 - £25,989 FTE (£15,706 - £16,462)
Contract type: Initially maternity cover for 2 terms
Hours: Part-time – 31.25 hours per week. 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday.
Closing date: Friday 7th November 2025
Interviews will be held: Friday 14th November 2025
We are on a journey of change, an exciting period of development and are looking for a team member who is as passionate and excited as our current team to make a difference in our fabulous coastal location. We will give full training to the right person, as we believe strongly that it’s much more about attitude and approach than it is about experience. As a result, we welcome applications from people who are passionate about working with children, no matter what their background is.
The role involves but not limited to:
• Working with groups of individuals within all curricular areas under the direction of the teacher, to develop their physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills
• Working 1:1 with children needing bespoke support
• Assisting with learning activities to develop children’s knowledge through support and encouragement
• Preparing activities, ensuring that appropriate materials and equipment are available, and assisting in clearing away afterwards
• Supporting the preparation and adaptation of teaching aids, games, as directed
• Meeting children’s pastoral needs for praise, comfort, encouragement, reassurance and care
• Taking responsibility for the welfare and hygiene of children
We look forward to hearing from you if you believe you would enjoy working with our team.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit, please contact our school office on 01507 441319.
Application forms and full job description are available on the school website www.suttononseaprimary.co.uk. Please send completed application forms by email to admin@sutton.lincs.sch.uk.
Sutton-on-Sea Community Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. Applicants may be subject to a social media presence check. All Pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”. References will be sought prior 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.
