About the role:
justteachers are currently recruiting for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant position within a specialist provision in the Lincoln area, starting in September on a temporary to permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to establish a long-term career within specialist education. The provision supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, learning difficulties, and associated communication needs.
The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff and specialist professionals to provide tailored support, helping pupils access learning, develop independence, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally.
Key Responsibilities:
Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with autism
Supporting pupils to access learning and engage in classroom activities
Using autism-friendly strategies, visual supports and structured routines
Promoting communication, social interaction and independence skills
Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
Working closely with teachers, therapists and specialist support staff
Assisting pupils during transitions and throughout the school day
Implementing EHCP targets and personalised support plans
Monitoring and recording pupil progress, wellbeing and engagement
Pre-requisites:
Experience working with children, young people or adults with autism or additional needs
Candidates from education, care, support work, residential care or similar backgrounds
A calm, patient and consistent approach
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
An understanding of autism-friendly practices and communication strategies
The ability to adapt support to meet individual pupil needs
A genuine passion for supporting young people to reach their potential
As part of our safeguarding and compliance process, we require a minimum of two professional references covering the last two years in full, along with an Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
PLEASE APPLY BELOW, OR CALL US NOW ON 01775 233 116
Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.
Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
"*" indicates required fields
