Early Years 1-1 Teaching Assistant

Pilgrim Academy; Immingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim Academy is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for students with SEND and assist across class activities. The role is fixed-term until 31 August 2027 and operates on term-time hours (195 days per year) with inset days.

The successful candidate will work under supervision, promoting inclusion and contributing to a positive learning environment in line with the academy's behaviour policy.

Qualifications

• Experience with supporting students, including those with SEND.
• Ability to contribute to inclusive practices and access to the curriculum.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students, including those with SEN, to maximise access to the curriculum.
• Work under the direction of the teacher in a class based environment using teaching aides.
• Support and promote the Academy behaviour policy.

Skills

SEN support

Team player

Literacy skills

Adaptable

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant 1-1 - x3

Fixed Term Until 31 August 2027

32.5 hours per week, Permanent

LGAT £26,445 pro rata. Actual Salary: £19,701.53

Term time + Inset days (195 days per year)

We are seeking to recruit a versatile Teaching Assistant who will play a key role in supporting students and staff at our Academy. We are looking for someone who believes in inclusion for all students and is able to implement strategies to support children with SEND. Responsibilities will include working 1:1 to support children with additional needs and supporting the class teacher with groups of children or individuals in the classroom. The role will involve working with children to support any social, emotional or behavioural needs.

• To assist students, including those with SEN, to maximise access to the curriculum,
  
• To work under the direction of the teacher in a class based environment using teaching aides and other methods of support
• To help support and promote the Academy behaviour policy

Whilst experience is not necessary, you must have a good standard of literacy, be adaptable and willing to be involved in all aspects of school life, have a calm manner and be able to work as part of a team.

Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In line with our safer recruitment practices and statutory guidance on Keeping Children Safe in Education, all applicants must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Additional pre-employment checks will also be carried out including online/social media check, satisfactory references and any other appropriate checks necessary in order to assess the suitability to work with children