Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEND) - St Christopher's School

Lincoln; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lincoln Saints Federation is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEND) at St Christopher’s School in Lincoln. You will support students with complex needs and disabilities during term-time, with hours totaling 32.5 per week.

This permanent role offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development. Experience in SEND and willingness to learn are valued, with additional training available in moving & handling and medication administration where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a similar role or willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Experience of working with young people with anxiety/mental health needs.
• Experience of complex and challenging behaviours.
• Experience of profound and multiple learning difficulties.
• Experience of using sensory strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of complex needs and disabilities in the classroom.
• Implement sensory strategies to aid learning and engagement.
• Work as part of a team to deliver high-quality teaching and care.
• Assist with moving & handling if trained and required.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare checks as part of daily routine.

Skills

SEND experience

Anxiety/mental health support

Behaviour management

Moving & handling training

Medication administration training

Job description

**Role: Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEND)** **Start date:**1st January 2027 **Contract type:** Permanent **Grade:** 3 SCP 6 **Salary:** £21,267 **Hours:**32.5 **Weeks:** Term time only plus 1 week **Site:**St Christopher’s School **Application Closing date:** Friday 6th November 2026 **Interviews:**Wednesday 18th November 2026 Would you like a new challenge in outstanding friendly and supportive special schools committed to teamwork? This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be part of a committed and dynamic team, focused on providing the very best education within our community. The Lincoln Saints Federation cater for students and pupils between the ages of 2-19 with a range of needs. We are looking for teaching assistants to work with students with a range of complex needs and disabilities, including physical and medical needs at our St Christopher’s School **We are looking for candidates who have:** • Experience of working in a similar role or willingness to learn and develop skills. • Experience of working with young people with anxiety/mental health needs. • Experience of complex and challenging behaviours • Experience of profound and multiple learning difficulties. • Experience of using sensory strategies. • Experience in the adult day care sector. • Training for moving & handling or willingness to learn. • Training for administration of medication or willingness to learn. • A drive to ensure children receive the appropriate support to achieve their potential. • The ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team. • Flexibility and adaptability. • Resilience and patience. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • A willingness to ‘go the extra mile’. **In return, we will provide:** • Amazing pupils. • An extremely strong and supportive team of colleagues. • Professional development with opportunities to develop strengths and skills. • An excellent atmosphere and work environment. If you have an interest and would like to learn more, please call (01522 528378) and ask to speak to Paula Carolan, our Assistant Headteacher. Visits to school are positively encouraged, please contact our Senior HR Administrator, Sue Turner - [e-mail]. Our application form and job description are available on our website – www.lincolnsaints.com. Completed applications should be sent to [e-mail]. Please note that if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then you have not been successful on this occasion, but we thank you for your application. The Lincoln Saints Federation is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references and suitability to work with children. All pre-employment checks are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education”. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Federation.**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.