SEND LSA – Boston

DATE POSTED

Subject

SEND

Job Branch & Location

Lincolnshire - Boston

Job Setting & Role

SEND & SEMH - Support
Supply
£95 - £100 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role:

We are working with a welcoming and supportive SEND school in Boston that provides specialist education for children and young people with a range of additional needs. The school is committed to helping pupils build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their individual potential through personalised learning approaches and a nurturing environment.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join the team on either a full-time or part-time basis, with an immediate start available.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support pupils with SEND both in the classroom and during wider school activities, helping them engage positively with learning.
  • Work closely with teachers to deliver tailored learning activities, adapting support to meet individual needs and learning styles.
  • Use a range of strategies, including visual aids, structured routines, sensory approaches, and positive reinforcement, to promote participation and progress.
  • Encourage independence, communication, and social development while providing appropriate levels of support.
  • Build positive relationships with pupils, helping them feel safe, valued, and confident within the school environment.
  • Support the management of behaviour in a calm and consistent manner, promoting positive outcomes and emotional regulation.

Pre-requisites:

  • Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND in a school, care, youth work, or similar setting.
  • A good understanding of additional needs such as Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH, or learning disabilities.
  • The ability to build strong relationships and adapt your approach to meet individual pupil needs.
  • A patient, resilient, and compassionate nature with a genuine passion for supporting young people.
  • Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, Childcare qualification, or equivalent experience are desirable but not essential.
Job Reference: JT25HL164739

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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.
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