Teaching Assistant (SEND) - Fixed Term
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 31 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 8AA |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | bb06bf24-cc79-444d-ae7d-f42fa2102abd |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Core Purpose
The successful candidate will work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction and supervision of theclassroom teacher.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Work with individuals or small groups of students in the classroom and outside the classroom, providing feedback to the teacher and/or senior leadership team.
Support students to understand instructions and support independent learning and inclusion of all students.
Support teachers in behaviour management and keeping students on task, using a variety of strategies to create an inclusive learning environment.
Support students in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher, form tutor, or other members of the SEND and Wellbeing Team as appropriate.
Prepare, deliver, and evaluate, academic and pastoral interventions to bring about positive student outcomes.
Support students with life skills and prepare students with personal care as required.
Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of students’ work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.
Complete break and lunch supervision as required.
Record student data and information so that it can be effectively shared.
Support children’s learning through social and emotional support.
Assist with escorting students on educational visits.
Support students in using ICT.
Invigilate exams and tests.
To support with first aid/medical provision across the academy.
To provide medical support for tracheostomy care.
Provide medical care to meet the individual needs of students as required.
To liaise with parents and carers, or if circumstances are appropriate, external agencies, in order to meet the needs of specific children.
Other
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post.
Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.
All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during the course of their work.
For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact enquiries@williamlovell.laat.co.uk.
To apply please go to https://thelaat.co.uk/opportunities/.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
What the school offers its staff
We are on an aspirational journey under experienced and ambitious leadership.
Our vision is to be the best version of ourselves in an environment designed to be rewarding, stimulating, and challenging so that students can actualise their potential. Our strong community creates a place of opportunity which allows its students to flourish, find expression, build strength of character, and make positive decisions when faced with adversity. This is guided and discovered through a rich pastoral system which makes a real difference to students lives.
Our alumni progress onto prestigious pathways that lead students access university, apprenticeships, and impressive chosen careers, contributing significantly to the world.
We are dedicated to building opportunities for all students to not only achieve the highest academic standards but also ensure that their unique personality, talents, and interests are nurtured and developed to the full. There is a synergy between developing a well-rounded individual and a strong academic record; students maximise their potential when nurtured in a positive and enriching learning environment.
Changes to, and investment in, the physical building and the environment saw us recruit some fantastic new members of teaching and support staff. All this, combined with William Lovell's distinctive Christian ethos and strong sense of community, mean that the future is very exciting for students at the school.
Our broad and balanced curriculum is complemented by an extensive range of enrichment activities such as creative arts, sports, music, student leadership and academic master classes, amongst many others.
As a Church of England school, our underpinning values, which are deep-rooted in the Christian story, are the driving force of our academy. They resonate through everything we do, creating an inclusive culture where all faiths are valued, everybody is shown and receives Respect, Truth is modelled and encouraged, Generosity is given without expectation to receive, Forgiveness is practised, and Justice is demonstrated.
Commitment to safeguarding
The LAAT Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an Enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
Core Purpose
The successful candidate will work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction and supervision of theclassroom teacher.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Work with individuals or small groups of students in the classroom and outside the classroom, providing feedback to the teacher and/or senior leadership team.
Support students to understand instructions and support independent learning and inclusion of all students.
Support teachers in behaviour management and keeping students on task, using a variety of strategies to create an inclusive learning environment.
Support students in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher, form tutor, or other members of the SEND and Wellbeing Team as appropriate.
Prepare, deliver, and evaluate, academic and pastoral interventions to bring about positive student outcomes.
Support students with life skills and prepare students with personal care as required.
Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of students’ work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.
Complete break and lunch supervision as required.
Record student data and information so that it can be effectively shared.
Support children’s learning through social and emotional support.
Assist with escorting students on educational visits.
Support students in using ICT.
Invigilate exams and tests.
To support with first aid/medical provision across the academy.
To provide medical support for tracheostomy care.
Provide medical care to meet the individual needs of students as required.
To liaise with parents and carers, or if circumstances are appropriate, external agencies, in order to meet the needs of specific children.
Other
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post.
Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.
All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during the course of their work.
For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact enquiries@williamlovell.laat.co.uk.
To apply please go to https://thelaat.co.uk/opportunities/.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
What the school offers its staff
We are on an aspirational journey under experienced and ambitious leadership.
Our vision is to be the best version of ourselves in an environment designed to be rewarding, stimulating, and challenging so that students can actualise their potential. Our strong community creates a place of opportunity which allows its students to flourish, find expression, build strength of character, and make positive decisions when faced with adversity. This is guided and discovered through a rich pastoral system which makes a real difference to students lives.
Our alumni progress onto prestigious pathways that lead students access university, apprenticeships, and impressive chosen careers, contributing significantly to the world.
We are dedicated to building opportunities for all students to not only achieve the highest academic standards but also ensure that their unique personality, talents, and interests are nurtured and developed to the full. There is a synergy between developing a well-rounded individual and a strong academic record; students maximise their potential when nurtured in a positive and enriching learning environment.
Changes to, and investment in, the physical building and the environment saw us recruit some fantastic new members of teaching and support staff. All this, combined with William Lovell's distinctive Christian ethos and strong sense of community, mean that the future is very exciting for students at the school.
Our broad and balanced curriculum is complemented by an extensive range of enrichment activities such as creative arts, sports, music, student leadership and academic master classes, amongst many others.
As a Church of England school, our underpinning values, which are deep-rooted in the Christian story, are the driving force of our academy. They resonate through everything we do, creating an inclusive culture where all faiths are valued, everybody is shown and receives Respect, Truth is modelled and encouraged, Generosity is given without expectation to receive, Forgiveness is practised, and Justice is demonstrated.
Commitment to safeguarding
The LAAT Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an Enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.