1:1 Teaching Assistant

Lincoln; Baston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused primary school in Baston is seeking enthusiastic individuals for a temporary role in educational support. This position may be full-time or split into part-time roles, focusing on assisting children with specific learning needs. Candidates should have a genuine belief in each child's potential and the ability to work well with staff to provide a nurturing environment. Applications are open until January 16, 2026, with a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of all students.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and confident with a passion for children's potential.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual children who have specific Educational Needs.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team at Baston CE Primary School. This is a school where children and adults have fun, work hard and achieve our very best. You will hear much laughter and see smiling faces when you visit us, but you will also see good quality work in every part of our school.

This temporary post may be offered as a full-time position (30 hours) or split into two part-time appointments covering morning and afternoon sessions. Hours will be discussed at interview.

Mission

Preparing the way… We aspire to be an inspirational, challenging and inclusive church school at the heart of our community. Through the love of God and shared values, we seek to provide a happy, safe and creative learning environment where everyone reaches their full potential and thrives as a global citizen.

Role Overview

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, confident and caring people to join our committed team. We are looking for individuals with a genuine passion and belief in the potential of every child, who will be able to work with other members of staff to realise this.

The successful candidate(s) will be working with individual children who have an Education Health and Care Plan. This post is temporary until such time that assistance is no longer needed or the child leaves the school.

Closing Date

All applications: Friday 16th January 2026

Application Process

Please download an application pack from our school website or contact Mrs Bannister, either by email [e-mail] or telephone [phone], for further details.

Baston Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education". As part of due diligence checks, the school may complete online searches on shortlisted candidates.

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.

• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference 843/1962
• Contract Type Temporary
• Closing Date 16 January, 2026
• Job Category School - Teaching Support staff