Teaching Assistant Level 1

**Job profile**:

- The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

**Job details**:
**Job reference**

REQ00004576

**Date posted**

23/04/2025

**Application closing date**

15/05/2025

**Location**

Lincoln (Lincoln Castle Academy)

**Salary**

**Annual weeks**

39 (Term Time Only plus 5 Days)

**Contractual hours**

31.25

**Basis**

Part time

**Job category/type**

Education Support

**Teaching Assistant Level 1**:
**Job description**
- Lincoln Castle Academy are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to join our academy in September 2025 on a part time, permanent basis.
- **Your new role**
- As a Teaching Assistant Level 1, you will work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in a classroom with the teacher. You will support pupils to ensure they can access learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
- Please see the attached job description for the essential criteria and more information.
- If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.
- **Your new school**
- Lincoln Castle Academy is a medium sized secondary academy located in the Cathedral City of Lincoln. The Academy’s location is within easy reach of the A15, making is easily accessible from across the county.
- With over 700 students on roll, Lincoln Castle is a busy and vibrant place. We are committed to ensuring that talent is nurtured in a safe, orderly, and stimulating learning environment. We believe that every child does matter and that by becoming fully involved in their learning, they will get the most out of their time with us and that their learning experiences will be both enjoyable and successful. We are immensely proud of the achievements of all our students and enjoy celebrating them as a school community.
- There is a huge emphasis on high academic achievement and personal development. We are committed to raising standards of achievement for all students and provide extra support for students throughout the educational spectrum. Lincoln Castle is a happy and caring place of learning that meets the needs of its pupils and its community.
- **Why join us?**
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
- As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your **Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing**. Here are just a few examples in each area
- **Financial Wellbeing**:

- Membership to either the **Teachers’ Pension Scheme** or **the Local Government Pension Scheme**:

- **Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme**:

- Access to an **extensive** **discounts platform**

**Physical Wellbeing**:

- **24/7 access to an online GP** or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
- **Gym & fitness discounts**:

- **Cycle to Work** scheme*
- **Free annual flu jab**

**Mental Wellbeing**:

- Access to an industry leading **Employee Assistance Programme**:

- **Menopause Support Service**:

- Trained **Mental Health First Aiders** in all our settings
- _Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained_
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process._