Job description
Join a School That Values Every Child –SEND TA Wanted!
Job Title: Special Educational Needs & Disability Teaching Assistant
Location: Lincoln
Salary: £88.94 to £104.84 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: After May Half Term 2025
Contract Type: Full-time
GSL Education are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) TA to join a welcoming and inclusive school in Lincoln. This is an exciting opportunity to support students with SEND, helping them grow academically, socially, and emotionally in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for making a real difference in children's lives, this role is for you.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Providing one-to-one and small group support to students with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons tailored to individual learning styles.
- Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment where every child feels valued.
- Helping students develop confidence, independence, and positive behaviour.
- Supporting students’ academic progress and personal development across the school day.
- Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other staff to meet each student’s unique needs.
Criteria for Applicants:
- Experience working with children or young people, ideally with SEND or SEMH needs is desirable.
- A genuine interest in supporting students with additional learning needs.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
- A patient, flexible, and caring approach to working with children.
- An up-to-date CV covering the last 10 years (with no unexplained gaps).
- An enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
The Difference We Make:
- Competitive daily pay rate (£88.94 - £104.84), based on your experience and qualifications.
- Supportive school setting with resources and training to help you succeed.
- A dedicated GSL consultant to assist with your placement and career development.
- Opportunities for long-term growth and progression in the field of SEND education.
- The chance to make a lasting impact on students’ lives and be a positive role model.
If you are a caring and enthusiastic individual ready to begin or continue your journey as a SEND Teaching Assistant, we would love to hear from you.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the Special Educational Needs & Disability TA role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.