Job Introduction
Teaching Assistant Role
St Andrew's CE Primary School is seeking a kind, caring, and dedicated individual to join our team as a Teaching Assistant, supporting a child with EHCP hours in our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Key Responsibilities:
• Respond sensitively to the individual needs of our children
• Demonstrate the ability to work alongside the class teacher to adapt work and
provide tailored support across the curriculum
• Build good professional relationships with children and colleagues
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Maintain a warm, positive outlook
Requirements:
• Appropriate qualification in learning support
• Ideally, experience of working in a school setting
• Literate and numerate to GCSE or equivalent level
Desired Qualities:
• Sympathetic to our Christian vision and values
• Ability to create a safe and stimulating environment for our pupils, rooted in
mutual respect
• Commitment to setting goals that stretch and challenge our children of all
backgrounds, abilities, and dispositions
Why Join Us?
St Andrew's CofE Primary School was graded as ‘good’ by Ofsted in January 2023. More recently, we received a successful SIAMS inspection in February 2025, recognising that we are living up to our foundation as a Church School. Set in a beautiful village setting, we offer a friendly and supportive working environment, where everyone is committed to our school vision and values.
If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of children, we warmly encourage you to visit our school and apply for this rewarding role.
To request an application pack or to arrange a pre-application visit, please email enquiries@st-andrews.lincs.sch.uk.
Closing date: Friday 27th June
Interviews: Week Commencing Monday 30th June
Start date: 1st September 2025
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service, barred list check, references and medical checks. Pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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.
