SEST Specialist Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 25 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,856 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | G6 Point16 £30,856 pro rata term time only equating to £13,551.62 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 October 2025 |
| Location: | Lincoln, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 988/1432 |
Summary
Specialist Teaching Assistant (Specialist Assistive Technology Resource Officer)
Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of RQF Level 6.
About the Team
The SEST Team provide specialist support to meet the educational and developmental needs of children and young people with a sensory loss within the home, early years and educational settings across Lincolnshire.
About the Role
The Specialist TA role requires the successful applicant to be a lead sensory loss practitioner, taking responsibility for developing the skills of other setting-based Teaching Assistants, Teachers and families around the county who are working with children with a sensory loss.
Ideal candidate:
The ideal candidate will have 5 years relevant SEN experience and a TA qualification with strong personal skills in building excellent working relationships with staff across a range of settings as well as parents.
They will be a confident user of technology with a willingness to learn about specific technology to support learners with sensory needs. The role will involve working alongside other members of the technology team to assess, select and implement identified pieces of assistive technology into the educational setting.
Significant experience of working with children with a sensory loss and a willingness to undergo further training in this area is essential.
Experience of using Braille and/or British Sign Language (BSL) or, as a minimum, a commitment to learning is also required. In addition, one or more of the following qualifications would be advantageous (but not essential):
A recognised qualification in British Sign Language (BSL)
UEB Braille Certificates
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
A Contributory pension
Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
Flexible working policies
Career progression opportunities
A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
Further details about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council are available here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council
Closing date for applications: 19/10/2025. Interviews: 11th November 2025
For an informal discussion or more information please contact Erika Burkitt by email at erika.burkitt@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council 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.
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.
Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of RQF Level 6.
About the Team
The SEST Team provide specialist support to meet the educational and developmental needs of children and young people with a sensory loss within the home, early years and educational settings across Lincolnshire.
About the Role
The Specialist TA role requires the successful applicant to be a lead sensory loss practitioner, taking responsibility for developing the skills of other setting-based Teaching Assistants, Teachers and families around the county who are working with children with a sensory loss.
Ideal candidate:
The ideal candidate will have 5 years relevant SEN experience and a TA qualification with strong personal skills in building excellent working relationships with staff across a range of settings as well as parents.
They will be a confident user of technology with a willingness to learn about specific technology to support learners with sensory needs. The role will involve working alongside other members of the technology team to assess, select and implement identified pieces of assistive technology into the educational setting.
Significant experience of working with children with a sensory loss and a willingness to undergo further training in this area is essential.
Experience of using Braille and/or British Sign Language (BSL) or, as a minimum, a commitment to learning is also required. In addition, one or more of the following qualifications would be advantageous (but not essential):
A recognised qualification in British Sign Language (BSL)
UEB Braille Certificates
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
A Contributory pension
Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
Flexible working policies
Career progression opportunities
A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
Further details about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council are available here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council
Closing date for applications: 19/10/2025. Interviews: 11th November 2025
For an informal discussion or more information please contact Erika Burkitt by email at erika.burkitt@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council 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.
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.
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