The St Lawrence Academy is a thriving Church Academy that has successfully served its local community since opening in 2008 and provides children with fantastic opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. We are part of St Lawrence Academies Trust which is a new church based Multi-Academy Trust wanting to serve the young people and communities that our schools are set in. It is a mixed multi academy Trust with church and community schools from both the primary to the secondary phase. Directors of St Lawrence Academies Trust and the Diocese of Lincoln are looking for an inspirational and talented person; one who can lead the academy towards achieving academic excellence for our students and enable them to fully flourish.
The St Lawrence is an academy for 11-16 year old students of all abilities. Our PAN now stands at 165 per year. We serve a diverse community in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. We are an inclusive Academy striving to meet the needs of all our learners in our caring environment. Students from all backgrounds and faiths, regardless of ability, are welcome. We are sponsored by the Diocese of Lincoln and have a strong Christian ethos
We are looking for an ambitious and highly motivated individual to take on the role of:-
Assistant Teacher for EAL
hours per week - term time only + 5 days
Grade 4 £18,797 to £19,095 (£25,184 to £25,583 FTE)
Start Date ASAP - Fixed Term to 31st August 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and successful Inclusion department working at The St Lawrence Academy. You will be part of a fantastic and highly motivated team that is determined to provide a transformational learning experience for every individual.
The role will focus primarily on providing support for students with English as an Additional Language (EAL), assisting them with language acquisition, academic progress, and social integration. Additionally, you will be crucial in supporting students with a range of Special Educational and Disability Needs (SEND). Your overall goal is to remove barriers to learning and raise levels of achievement for all supported individuals. You will support students to develop key language skills, achieve academic targets, develop strategies for independent learning, enhance motivation, and raise aspirations.
There may be the opportunity to consider a job share or flexibility to the hours of work.
The successful candidate will:
1. Have a passion for supporting students with EAL and SEND, specifically focusing on language development and academic access.
2. Have the ability to support an inspiring and dynamic learning environment.
3. Have experience of supporting students academically and socially, particularly those who require targeted language support.
4. Demonstrate a clear commitment to raising achievement and developing excellence.
5. Be passionate about transforming the lives of young people.
6. Be well organised, inspirational, ambitious, and hard working.
7. Have the ability to remain calm under pressure.
8. Have flexibility in approach, vision, and commitment.
9. Have the ability to support and communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues, understanding the needs of diverse learners.
10. Have the ability to cope with challenging situations and display relentless perseverance, determination, and resilience.
We can offer:
11. An inclusive and inspirational church school environment within wonderful and vibrant buildings
12. Superb resources and facilities
13. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
14. Supportive and engaged leadership team, with a track record of developing staff to middle and senior leadership
15. An outstanding community of staff and local governing board who work as a strong team to best support our students.
16. A broad 3 year Key Stage 3 curriculum and 2 year Key Stage 4 curriculum with a philosophy of valuing all subjects
17. A bespoke programme of induction and professional development personalised to help develop individual staff*
18. A culture that prioritises students, their personal development and wellbeing, above everything else
19. High standards and expectations of academic success and care, support and personal development of our students
There may be the opportunity to consider a job share or flexibility to the hours of work
This post would suit:
20. A person with previous experience with children
21. A person who enjoys helping young people
For further details about The St Lawrence Academy and St Lawrence Academies Trust and an application pack please see our website at
The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with students. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies.