Teaching Assistant
Lincoln UTC
Lincoln
- £27,435 - £27,436 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- £27,436 per annum (pro rata), term time only
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Monday 2nd November 2026
- Apply by:
- 24 September 2026
Job overview
Teaching Assistant position at Lincoln UTC
Full time – starting November 2026
£27,436 per annum (pro rata), term time only
Lincoln UTC wishes to appoint an enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our small but exceptional SEND team (judged to be outstanding by Ofsted - 2024).
The college is smaller than most schools but is growing in popularity. We currently have just under 400 students on roll. Lincoln UTC currently approximately 35 teaching staff supported by a team of 6 teaching assistants. We are an uncommonly ‘tight knit’ and supportive community. Behaviour at the college is exceptional and the relationships that exist between students and staff are very positive.
The successful candidate will be actively involved in all aspects of college life and work with students across multiple subject areas, alongside the existing team.
Prior experience would be an advantage but is not a pre-requisite. Full training and support will be available. This is a full-time position - term time only.
The atmosphere at Lincoln UTC is both unique and special. We would welcome (indeed encourage) visits to the college so that you can see for yourself what we have to offer. Equally, we understand that this is not always possible and we will not view applications from candidates who have not visited less favourably.
For further details, for an application pack, or to arrange a visit please contact Holly Hardiman-Crust on 01522 775990 or email HR@lincolnutc.co.uk
Closing Date: Noon – Thursday 24th September 2026
Lincoln UTC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be made in accordance with safer recruitment practice and the guidance in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Online checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and checks on suitability to work with children.
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About Lincoln UTC
We are not selective, but we are not for everyone. Our challenging technical, practical and academic curriculum is not an easy option. We have a very mature, calm and purposeful learning environment, and require students to be fully committed to our approach.
The UTC prepares students for a seamless transition into the workplace and for this reason we operate a longer working day than most schools. Our hours begin at 8.45am and finish at 4.15pm, with a 20 minute morning break and a 30 minute lunch. All required work is completed within this time frame therefore we do not issue formal homework.
We do not have a uniform but expect our students to dress accordingly in business attire. We also do not operate a bell. Students are expected to effectively manage themselves, as they would at university or in employment, and arrive at lessons on time and ready to learn.
Our behaviour policy is consistent and has clear boundaries, therefore disruption is rare and students treat our business environment with the respect it deserves.
We have fewer students and smaller class sizes than most ‘ordinary’ schools, and for this reason lessons are less chaotic. Teachers have time to help everyone individually, which leads to the development of positive and supportive relationships between the students and the staff.
Attendance is in excess of 97% for all year groups, which is exceptionally strong. Students are happy and proud to be part of our community. They enjoy coming to the UTC and want to attend regularly.
Our vision is to ensure that every student develops the skills required to secure the next step of their chosen career, either at university or in employment. In order to achieve this, we place an explicit focus on skill development and the acquisition of the traits of the ideal learner. It pervades all that we do and the ways in which students are encouraged to learn.
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