Job description
Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant (SEND TA)
Location: Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire
Salary: £88.94 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Do you have the compassion, patience, and dedication to support children with special educational needs in a truly meaningful way?
A specialist school in Scunthorpe is looking for a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. The role involves working with children who have a range of needs—from moderate to profound learning disabilities. Whether you have experience in a school setting or as a care worker, your background in supporting individuals with additional needs is highly valued.
Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to children with a variety of SEND.
- Assist in delivering personalised learning plans under the direction of the class teacher.
- Support pupils with personal care, communication, and mobility as required.
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
- Promote emotional well-being, independence, and social development
- Monitor and record pupil progress, reporting concerns when necessary.
- Work closely with teachers, therapists, and families to ensure holistic support.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEND or in a care/support role.
- A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach to working with vulnerable learners.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Willingness to assist with personal care and medical needs where required.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices.
- Relevant qualifications in care, education, or support work are desirable.
- An enhanced DBS certificate on the update service or willingness to apply through GSL Education.
Benefits:
- A rewarding role making a direct impact on the lives of children with additional needs.
- Supportive team environment with access to specialist training.
- Opportunities for progression into long-term roles or teaching careers.
If you're an enthusiastic SEND TA looking for your next role in Scunthorpe, we’d 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.
To apply for this, SEND Teaching Assistant (SEND TA) role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.