Teaching Assistant 1:1
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Job Description
About Greenfields Academy (Part of CIT – Community Inclusive Trust)
Greenfields Academy is a specialist school within the Community Inclusive Trust (CIT) family of schools. It caters to pupils aged 5-16 with complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. As part of CIT, Greenfields benefits from the expertise and resources of a wider network of special and mainstream schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, and Nottinghamshire.
The school’s primary goal is to support pupils and their families in overcoming barriers to education and enabling confident access to future opportunities. This is achieved through:
• Personalised provision: Tailored to individual needs.
• Aspirational expectations: Encouraging pupils to reach their full potential.
• Caring environment: Prioritizing pupil safety and well-being.
• Engaging curriculum: Delivered by qualified and experienced staff.
Greenfields Academy places equal value on academic and pastoral progress, offering a range of interventions to support pupils’ additional needs. The school operates within an embedded behaviour curriculum, emphasizing that positive behaviour is learned.
Job Description: Teaching Assistant 1:1
• Job Title: Teaching Assistant 1:1
• Contract Term: Fixed Term Contract until 31 August 2026
• Salary: Grade 3 Point 6-9 £20,607 – £21,599 pro rata (£24,027 – £25,183 FTE)
• Start Date: 01 September 2025
• Contract Type: Full-Time (32.5 hours)
Key Responsibilities (Refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details):
• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with complex SEMH needs.
• Assist the teacher in implementing personalized learning plans.
• Support the pupil’s social and emotional development.
• Help manage the pupil’s behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
• Contribute to a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, other support staff, and external professionals.
• Provide feedback on the pupil’s progress.
• Attend training and professional development opportunities.
Benefits of Working at Greenfields Academy (CIT):
• The opportunity to make a real difference in young people’s lives.
• A supportive induction process.
• Access to high-quality continuous professional development.
• A rewarding and varied role.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• An experienced and forward-thinking leadership team.
• Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Bike2Work Scheme.
Safeguarding: CIT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical, and reference checks. Applicants may be subject to a social media presence check.
