Teaching Assistant and Wrap Around Care Assistant - casual hours

Manor Leas Junior Academy

are looking to recruit a Casual Teaching Assistant and Wraparound Care Assistant.

Salary: Grade 3, Point 6

Hours: As needed to cover sickness, training etc. Wraparound care hours are 07.30 - 08.30 and 15.00 - 18.00. TA hours are 08.30 - 15.00.

Closing Date: 9am Monday 20th April 2026

Job Role:

We are looking for a friendly all rounder who is happy to step in at short notice to ensure the smooth running of our school. The post will be covering the roles of both Teaching Assistant and Wrap around care assistant and is a great opportunity for someone who wishes to gain more experience within a school.

We are a friendly school, with a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, located off Hykeham Road in Lincoln. We have 270 children currently on roll and are KS2 only. The wraparound care provision is also open to our neighbouring infant school and so pupils attending will be from age 4 to 11.

Experience of working within a school is desirable but not essential, and we are looking for team players who put the interest of the pupils at the heart of everything they do. Creativity and the ability to act on your feet is essential along with good communication skills to deal with the wider school team, the children and the parents and carers. The ability to have fun and to provide an inclusive welcoming environment for our children is essential. Childcare qualifications eg Level 3 and pediatric first aid would be an advantage but are not essential.

Job role:

• Assisting the class teacher with all aspects of the curriculum
• Supporting the pupils with their learning activities
• Teaching small groups
• Helping develop the children’s’ self-esteem and independence
• Helping with the general care and support of pupils within the wrap around care facility and within the classroom
• Behaviour management
• Contributing to the health and well-being of pupils within the facility;
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with individual pupils and parents/carers;
• Being an effective model for pupil behaviour.
• Ensuring safe collection of the children at the end of each wraparound session
• Food and drink preparation (snacks)

Support for the school

• monitor effective working relationships with colleagues and parents;
• contribute to the maintenance of pupils' safety and security;
• review and develop their own professional practice;
• recognise confidentiality, child protection procedures, Health & Safety, and the policies of the Governing Body and the LEA.

Application Information

An application form can be downloaded from the academy website – www.manorleas.co.uk

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.89 per hour

Work Location: In person