Leader Group is proud to be representing a specialist independent education provider in recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their close-knit and compassionate team based in Scunthorpe.
Learning Support Assistant
Scunthorpe (SEMH School)
£Full Time | 37.5 hours per week
Small, nurturing SEMH School
Inspire, support and empower young people to reach their potential.
We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join our small, supportive team at a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Scunthorpe.
If you’re passionate about helping children and young people with additional needs succeed — both academically and personally — we’d love to hear from you.
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting pupils with SEMH and other additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, and communication difficulties. Working closely with teachers and therapists, you’ll help create a calm, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn.
Supporting individual or small groups of pupils in lessons and enrichment activities
Helping to plan and deliver creative learning experiences that build confidence and resilience
A genuine passion for working with children and young people with additional needs
Experience in an SEN or SEMH setting (school, youth work, or similar)
Level 3 TA qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
Competitive salary and enhanced pay scales based on experience
Fully funded training and professional development opportunities
NEST enhanced pension scheme
Employee wellbeing support, including a wellbeing app and access to counselling
Staff referral bonus – earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
Blue Light Card and exclusive staff discounts
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Life assurance for extra peace of mind
Our school is a place where every voice matters and every success counts.