SEN Teaching Assistant
24 days ago
Scunthorpe
SEN Teaching Assistant \n\n • Central Scunthorpe\n, • £93 per day\n, • Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity\n\n Reed Education is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of one of our longest-standing partner schools in Central Scunthorpe. \n This large and vibrant primary school sits at the heart of its local community and prides itself on creating an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child is empowered to succeed. With a strong commitment to removing barriers to learning, the school has developed an outstanding reputation for supporting pupils with a wide range of additional needs and celebrates the diversity of its school community. \n The school serves a richly diverse pupil population, with high levels of both Special Educational Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL). Staff are passionate about ensuring every child feels valued, supported, and capable of achieving their full potential, regardless of their starting point. \n Due to increasing needs across the school, we are seeking experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to join a dedicated and welcoming team. \n The Role \n You will play a vital role in supporting pupils across the primary age range, delivering both 1:1 support and small group interventions. Working closely with teachers, inclusion staff, and external professionals, you will help create positive learning experiences that enable children to thrive both academically and socially. \n You will be supporting pupils with a range of needs including: \n\n • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)\n, • ADHD\n, • Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)\n, • Global Learning Delay (GLD)\n, • Communication and Interaction Needs\n, • Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties\n\n This is a varied role where no two days are the same. Successful candidates will be confident adapting their approach to meet individual pupil needs and comfortable working across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. \n About You \n To be successful in this position, you will have: \n Essential: \n\n • Previous experience supporting children with SEN in a school or similar setting\n, • Strong understanding of a range of additional needs including Autism, ADHD, PMLD, GLD, and Communication & Interaction needs\n, • Excellent relationship-building skills and a patient, nurturing approach\n, • Confidence supporting pupils with varying learning, emotional, and behavioural needs\n, • Flexibility to work across different year groups and phases\n\n Desirable: \n\n • Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or above\n, • SEN-specific training or qualifications\n, • Experience supporting pupils with EAL\n\n Why This School? \n This is an opportunity to join a school where teamwork, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing are genuinely at the centre of everything they do. \n Staff describe the school as a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone works together to achieve the very best outcomes for children. Leadership is highly visible, assistance is always available when required, and there is a strong culture of professional development and collaboration. \n If you are passionate about making a difference to children's lives and enjoy working in a fast-paced, rewarding SEN environment, this could be the ideal role for you. \n What Reed Education Offers \n\n • Competitive daily pay of £93 per day\n, • Full-time, long-term opportunity\n, • Dedicated support from your local Reed Education Consultant\n, • Access to free CPD and training opportunities\n, • Opportunities to secure permanent positions\n\n Apply today to become part of a school community where your support can have a lasting impact on children's learning, development, and confidence. \n \n \n Reed Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices.