A former Skegness Paedophile teaching assistant, Jonathan Bath has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison after pleading guilty to historical sexual offences against a teenage girl.
Jonathan Bath, 42, of Parliament Close, Skegness, was found guilty of five offences at Lincoln Crown Court on Monday, July 7.
The charges comprised two counts of participating in penetrative sexual conduct with a girl aged 13 to 15, two counts of non-penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged 13 to 15, and one count of inducing a girl aged 13 to 15 to participate in sexual activity.
The assaults were revealed when a lady reported to the authorities in 2024 the abuse she endured from Jonathan Bath while she was a student at the institution from 2005 to 2007.
Jonathan Bath has been prohibited from engaging with children and vulnerable individuals and will now be subjected to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order, remaining on the sex offender registry indefinitely.
The identity of the institution where Jonathan Bath was employed and the age of the victim are confidential to safeguard their anonymity.
Detective Constable Lisa Willard condemned his actions while commending the woman who came forward to provide evidence for their bravery.
She said: “This sentencing marks the end of a long and painful journey for the survivor, who has shown immense courage in coming forward and speaking out. The man who abused them was in a position of trust—as a teaching assistant, he had a duty to protect and nurture the children in his care. Instead, he exploited that authority in the most appalling way.
“This case is a stark reminder that abuse of power, especially in environments where children should feel safe, will never be tolerated.
“Most importantly, justice has finally been served for the victim. I hope this outcome brings them some measure of closure and reinforces the message that it is never too late to speak out. We will always listen, and we will always act.
“And finally, I’d like to thank all those at Lincolnshire Police who worked on this case. Their professionalism and dedication were unparalleled and is a testament to their passion for public service.”
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