Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School is a happy, inclusive and safe school where our children thrive. We are situated in a small rural village on the outskirts of Scunthorpe where the school is at the heart of the community.
We aim to provide an education of the highest quality and all that we do is shaped by our vision: “Learning Together with Hope. Aspiring to be Agents of Change”. Three words from our vision – wisdom, resilience & inclusive - shape our curriculum and improve outcomes for children.
Our Christian Values of respect, hope, friendship, compassion, resilience and equality are important to us and they underpin all the work that goes on within our school encouraging our young people to become thoughtful and sensitive, as well as well-educated, members of our culturally diverse and multi-faith society.
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled and committed Level 2 SEND Teaching Assistant who:
• Has proven experience of supporting pupils with SEND using calm, consistent and nurturing approaches.
• Demonstrates a secure understanding of adaptive teaching and can support the class teacher in adjusting learning to ensure pupils can access the curriculum successfully.
• Works effectively as part of a team, responding positively to guidance from the class teacher and SENDCo, while also using their own initiative when appropriate.
• Is confident in delivering structured 1:1 support and leading small group interventions to support academic, social and emotional development.
• Can prepare resources, adapt materials and contribute to planning to meet individual needs.
• Is able to observe, record and report on pupil progress, maintaining accurate records to demonstrate impact.
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, parents and external professionals.
• Shows patience, resilience and a genuine commitment to helping children flourish within a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Is flexible, reflective and willing to contribute fully to the wider life and ethos of our inclusive church school community.
hours per week (term time only, with 30 min lunch)
Please come and visit us to experience our happy and welcoming environment for yourself.
Please contact Mrs Suzanne Adkinson, our Headteacher, on 01724 842246 or email – to arrange a suitable date and time.
Further information about our school can also be found on our website
Applications forms, job descriptions and employee specifications are available online on the North Lincolnshire Council Website.
Closing Date: 12 noon Wednesday 25th March 2026
Interview date: W/B 30th March 2026
Thank you for taking the time to look at this vacancy. If you apply and are successful in gaining an interview, the school will contact you.
Please see the attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.