About the role:
justteachers are currently recruiting for a full-time Teaching Assistant Level 2 position within a specialist provision in the Lincoln area, starting in September on a long-term basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to work within a specialist educational setting that supports pupils across both primary and secondary age ranges. The provision caters for children and young people with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), learning difficulties, communication needs, and associated social, emotional and behavioural needs.
The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff and specialist professionals to support pupils’ academic, social and personal development, helping them access learning and achieve positive outcomes in a structured and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN
Supporting teaching and learning activities across primary or secondary classes
Assisting with the delivery of personalised interventions and learning programmes
Supporting pupils’ communication, independence and social development
Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
Implementing EHCP targets and individual support strategies
Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and wider support teams
Supporting pupils during lessons, transitions and unstructured periods
Monitoring and recording pupil progress, engagement and wellbeing
Pre-requisites:
A Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
Experience working with children or young people within an educational, care or support setting
A patient, caring and resilient approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
An understanding of SEN, autism and communication needs is desirable
The ability to adapt support to meet individual pupil needs
A genuine passion for helping young people achieve 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).
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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.
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