Simply Education is currently working with an SEND primary school in Lincoln to recruit a dynamic and resilient teaching assistant to start in January 2026! As a teaching assistant you will support vulnerable students with a range of different needs, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting academic success. Each day is different so you must be adaptable and have a strong understanding of Special Educational Needs.
Key responsibilities:
* Building Positive Relationships: Establishing trusting and positive relationships with students is essential. Teaching assistants should create a supportive and nurturing environment where students feel safe to express themselves and seek help when needed.
* Implementing Behaviour Management Strategies: Teaching assistants often assist in implementing behaviour management strategies outlined in students' behaviour support plans. This may involve using techniques such as positive reinforcement, de-escalation strategies, and conflict resolution skills.
* Providing Emotional Support: Students with SEN needs may require additional emotional support. Teaching assistants should be empathetic listeners and provide encouragement and reassurance to help students cope with challenges and build resilience.
* Supporting Inclusion: Teaching assistants help promote inclusion by facilitating the participation of students, they may collaborate with teachers to modify activities and assignments to ensure accessibility for all students.
The ideal candidate:
* Previous experience in a school setting or alternatively, experience in a care setting supporting adults/children with learning disabilities.
* Adaptable, patient and resilient
* Relevant qualifications in education or special needs support are advantageous but not essential
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students
The key benefits of working with Simply Education are:
* Your very own dedicated consultant
* Refer a friend scheme - earning you up to £100 in Amazon vouchers
* Access to our unique Professional Learning Specialists who provide 30 free CPD courses
* Email and SMS verification of bookings with an online diary
* Competitive rates of pay
All candidates who register with Simply Education are required to provide references for the previous 2 years of work, as well as complete an enhanced DBS check.
If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to send across an up-to-date CV or please call Orissa at your local Lincoln office on (phone number removed).
If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for a job in education, please contact the Lincoln office for a confidential discussion on your career and different opportunities that are available
Salary description
£17000.00 - £22000.00 per year