Teaching Assistant

About the Home

The Secure Unit opened in March 1997 and provides care and education for twelve young people between the ages of ten and eighteen years in a setting that combines modern standards of design and security with a professional but homely atmosphere.  The unit has earned a very positive reputation both locally and nationally for the service it provides.  Lincolnshire Secure Unit promotes the use of Restorative Justice, as this is key in helping young people take responsibility for their actions and enabling them to lead a more positive future.  We provide on-site Care, Education, Offending Behaviour Interventions, Personal Development and Health services (inc CAMHS services) to young people (males and females) aged between 10 - 18 who have been remanded or sentenced by a court or whose behaviour cannot be managed in any other form of accommodation.

Our vision is to work together to inspire change and development in attitude, behaviour, learning and emotions.

About the Role

Required as soon as possible, a qualified, experienced and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning.

Please note this position is NOT term time only, the job will involve supporting the pupils in the home during school holidays.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is looking for a new challenge and has a flexible approach to join our Education Team.

About You

The post holder will need to be a confident and effective individual who can support the teaching and learning of young people with challenging behaviour.  We are looking for an individual who relishes a challenge, who wants to try new ideas and who genuinely wants to contribute to the lives of young people with drive and passion.

Lincolnshire Secure Unit is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and appropriate references.

About our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Well-being initiatives
• Career progression opportunities

Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure

If the prospect of working within a secure environment excites you contact Samantha Sheppard or Lewis McKue on 01529 414300 for more information.

Applications close 2nd June. Interviews will be held on or around the 13th June in Sleaford.

We wish you the best of luck with your application!

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.