Job Introduction
1 x TEACHING ASSISTANT – LEVEL 1
1 x APPRENTICE TEACHING ASSISTANT
FULL TIME POSITIONS – LOCATION DEPENDANT ON SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Both positions to start – September 2026
Salary: G3:6 (£21,267 actual full-time salary) pro-rota, term only contract; National Apprenticeship wage for other position
The Pilgrim School has an exciting opportunity for someone who is interested in supporting secondary age young people in the classroom in an alternative setting. It would ideally suit a recent graduate who is interested in a career in an Education setting for the TA position. The apprentice would be training towards the Level 3 qualification and would suit someone who has recently left Further Education and wants a different route rather than university. The Pilgrim School has an established and highly effective team of permanent members of staff. The successful candidate will be supported and provided with a range of CPD opportunities.
The Pilgrim School provides lessons in both pupils’ homes and three main bases (Lincoln, Boston & Horncastle) throughout Lincolnshire. Pupils who receive education support are diagnosed as medically unfit to return to school or have social/communication or mental health difficulties which make school attendance difficult.
Closing date for applications 12 noon Monday 6th July 2026. Interviews will take place on Monday 13th July 2026
For an informal discussion please contact Helen Garrett, School Business Manager on (01522) 682319.
Further details and application forms are available from www.pilgrim.lincs.sch.uk
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks undertaken 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.
