Teaching Assistants

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust; South Holland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teaching Assistant Responsibility (TAR

£500–£3,500 TAR allowance

Job summary

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust is seeking Teaching Assistants across Bourne, Spalding, Giles Academy and Cowley Academy to support students with their academic journey.

Ideal candidates will be passionate about SEN, able to assist teachers confidently, and possess good literacy and numeracy with excellent communication. NVQ2+ is preferred; TAR allowances (£500–£3,500) align with extra responsibilities. Closing date 9 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Bright and confident personality is essential.
• Ability to build mutually respectful relationships with students.
• Able to support the classroom teacher with confidence.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge/experience of SEN is desirable but not essential.
• Experience with secondary school age students is advantageous.
• NVQ2 or above is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the classroom teacher with confidence.
• Assist students on their academic journey.
• Build and maintain respectful relationships with students.
• Contribute to SEN provision across the Trust.
• Support safeguarding and welfare procedures as required.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confident personality

SEN knowledge

Education

NVQ2 or above

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANTS

About Us

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust has over 550 teaching and support staff working in the four schools (Bourne Academy, Spalding Academy, Giles Academy and Cowley Academy) that make up our highly successful Trust.

Due to expansion of the SEN provision across the Trust, South Lincolnshire Academies Trust are looking to appoint Teaching Assistants across the Trust – positions are available at Bourne Academy, Spalding Academy, Giles Academy and Cowley Academy.

An integral part of our SEN team, the successful candidate will:

• Have a bright and confident personality;
• Be passionate about supporting students through their academic journey;
• Have the ability to build mutually respectful and supportive relationships with our students;
• Be able to support the classroom teacher with confidence;
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills;
• Have excellent communication skills;
• Knowledge and/ or experience of SEN would be desirable, but not essential;
• Experience of working with students of secondary school age would be an advantage although not essential, as would NVQ2 or above.

The Trust recognise the importance of Teaching Assistants within their organisation who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in order to assist our students in reaching their full potential. In order to support our TAs with their career development, we have recently introduced Teaching Assistant Responsibility (TAR) allowances which is an additional salary payment in recognition of any extra responsibility taken on. TARs, which are unique to the Trust, have been designed to align with Teaching staff who, similarly receive a Teaching & Learning Responsibility (TLR) allowance.

The level of responsibility will determine the level of the TAR payment and will range from £500 to £3,500 per annum potentially equating your salary scale to beyond GLEA 3.9 up to GLEA 6.15.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All pre-employment checks undertaken are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education”. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date for applications is 8am Wednesday 9th September 2026.

Our reference: AGS680

Vacancy: Teaching Assistants

Location: Donington, Spalding, Bourne, Boston

Salary: Salary range GLEA 3.6 – GLEA 6.15 equivalent, £21,267 - £26,253 per annum

inclusive of negotiable Teaching Assistant Responsibility (TAR) Allowance of between £500 and £3,500 per annum depending on experience

Hours: 5 days per week (32.5 hours), 39 weeks a year

Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of South Lincolnshire Academies Trust