teaching assistant

Woolmer Hill School; Spalding; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Staff wellbeing culture

Well-led school

Job summary

Monkshouse Primary Academy in Spalding is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND across the school. The role is 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, term time plus training days, with a permanent part-time contract.

You will work in classrooms and small groups delivering targeted interventions, using strategies for autism, speech and language support, and de-escalation where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with pupils with SEND.
• Clear spoken English is essential for the post.
• Ability to organise and deliver personalised intervention sessions.
• Knowledge of speech & language programmes and assessment tools desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND pupils in classroom, small groups and individually.
• Deliver a range of interventions to meet pupils' needs.
• Work across different classrooms as required by the school.

Skills

SEND experience

Clear spoken English

IT skills

Team player

Behaviour management

De-escalation strategies

Communication skills

GCSE literacy/numeracy

Autism spectrum knowledge

Speech & language support

Education

GCSE English & Maths (grade 4+)

Tools

WellComm

First Call

Job description

SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT at Monkshouse Primary Academy

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Job Reference #: EDV/2026/MPA/79269

Job Category: Professional & Support | Teaching Support

Location: Pennygate, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1LG

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Part-Time

Salary: £21,969.00 - £23,475.00 Annually (Actual)

Grade 3, Point 6-9 depending on experience, skills and qualifications

Closing Date: Midday, Fri 6th Nov, 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): Week commencing 16 November 2026

About this Role

SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT

32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

8:30am-3:30pm Term time plus training days

Grade 3, Point 6-9

£21,969-£23,475 per annum depending on experience, skills and qualifications

Required to start as soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic, and flexible teaching assistant to support SEND pupils with difficulties in all four broad areas of the SEND Code of Practice; Cognition & Learning Difficulties, Communication & Interaction Difficulties, Social Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties and Sensory/Physical Difficulties.

The role will involve working with the pupils to meet their targets within the classroom environment, in small groups and individually, delivering a range of approaches and interventions to support the specific needs of the pupils. The role may also involve working within different classrooms to meet the needs of the school.

We are looking for a TA who:

• Has experience of working with pupils with SEND
• Has knowledge and experience of supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder and speech & language difficulties. It is essential for the candidate to use very clear spoken English
• Has knowledge of using speech & language programmes and assessment tools for example; WellComm and First Call would be desirable
• Has the experience to organise and deliver personalised intervention sessions
• Ideally has experience in creating communication resources for example; social stories, visual classroom aids, Widget symbols
• Has experience in de‑escalation strategies and behaviour management
• Can confidently support children with challenging behavioursHas excellent literacy, numeracy, and communication skills at GCSE Grade 4 level or equivalent
• Has competent IT skills
• Understands how children learn to support progress
• Works effectively as part of a team, including communicating with outside agencies
• Has knowledge of working in EYFS, KS1 and KS2, or be willing to undertake relevant training

We can offer you:

• The experience of working in a well led school where pupils are enthusiastic in their learning and proud of their school and make every effort to do well (Ofsted 2023)
• The support of dedicated colleagues who work closely together
• Opportunities to access a wide range of CPD
• An environment where staff wellbeing is a part of our culture and where everyone is valued

Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 6 November 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 16 November 2026

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 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.

UoLAT 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.

Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advert, should we identify an appropriate candidate. If you have not been invited for an interview within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

• Has experience of working with pupils with SEND
• Has knowledge and experience of supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder and speech & language difficulties. It is essential for the candidate to use very clear spoken English
• Has knowledge of using speech & language programmes and assessment tools for example; WellComm and First Call would be desirable
• Has the experience to organise and deliver personalised intervention sessions
• Ideally has experience in creating communication resources for example; social stories, visual classroom aids, Widget symbols
• Has experience in de‑escalation strategies and behaviour management
• Can confidently support children with challenging behaviours
• Has excellent literacy, numeracy, and communication skills at GCSE Grade 4 level or equivalent.
• Has competent IT skills
• Understands how children learn to support progress
• Works effectively as part of a team, including communicating with outside agencies
• Has knowledge of working in EYFS, KS1 and KS2, or be willing to undertake relevant training, This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 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. 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

8:30am-3:30pm Term time plus training daysGrade 3, Point 6-9£21,969-£23,475 per annum depending on experience, skills and qualificationsRequired to start as soon as possible We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic, and flexible teaching assistant to support SEND pupils with difficulties in all four broad areas of the SEND Code of Practice; Cognition & Learning Difficulties, Communication & Interaction Difficulties, Social Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties and Sensory/Physical Difficulties. The role will involve working with the pupils to meet their targets within the classroom environment, in small groups and individually, delivering a range of approaches and interventions to support the specific needs of the pupils. The role may also involve working within different classrooms to meet the needs of the school.

• The experience of working in a well led school where pupils are enthusiastic in their learning and proud of their school and make every effort to do well (Ofsted 2023)
• The support of dedicated colleagues who work closely together
• Opportunities to access a wide range of CPD
• An environment where staff wellbeing is a part of our culture and where everyone is valued