Teaching Assistant - SEMH Specialist School | Scunthorpe
£24,570 - £25,935 | Full Time (37.5 hrs/week)
Our partner school in Scunthorpe is looking for a passionate Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs (SEND), including those with EHCPs, ADHD, and ASD. Join a caring SEMH environment that promotes wellbeing, confidence, and independence.
Key responsibilities:
Support SEND students in class, at home, and during outdoor activities
Assist with lesson preparation and behaviour management
Record student progress and communicate with parents and caregivers
Requirements:
Minimum 2 years' experience in a SEND setting
Strong skills in English and Maths
Commitment to supporting SEMH learners
Benefits:
NEST enhanced pension scheme
Staff referral bonus (£500)
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Blue Light discount card
Fully funded training and qualifications
Competitive pay scales based on experience
Employee wellbeing app and discounts
Life assurance
About our partner school:
Our partner school is a specialist SEMH school based in Scunthorpe, dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing space where every young person feels valued and supported. We work with students aged 11 to 16 who have faced challenges in mainstream education due to social, emotional, or mental health needs, including those with EHCPs, ADHD, and ASD.
Our experienced and compassionate staff are committed to understanding each learner's unique story and creating personalised support plans that build confidence, independence, and resilience. We believe every child deserves the chance to succeed in a calm, inclusive environment where their wellbeing is just as important as their academic progress.
We celebrate every step forward, no matter how small, and work closely with families to ensure our students feel safe, motivated, and ready to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Commitment to equality and safeguarding
Our partner school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role requires an enhanced DBS check, suitable references, and online safeguarding checks. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Our partner school is part of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcomes applications from service personnel, veterans, and military families. Veteran-friendly policies, a peer support network, and military awareness training are in place. Current and former service personnel who meet the role criteria are guaranteed an interview if their military experience is included on their CV.
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