Learning Support Assistant (Teaching Assistant L2)

Frederick Gough School; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Frederick Gough School in Scunthorpe invites applications for a part-time Learning Support Assistant (Teaching Assistant L2). The role works within a mainstream classroom to support children with cognitive and learning needs, including those with SEMH difficulties.

You will be guided by the SEN manager and contribute to an inclusive learning environment. This permanent position offers term-time only hours (30 per week) and requires DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN).
• Ability to support learning within a mainstream classroom.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning of children with cognitive and learning needs, as well as those with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
• Assist the teacher and SEN manager in delivering targeted activities and maintaining a safe learning environment.

Skills

SEN support

Classroom support

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (Teaching Assistant L2)

Frederick Gough School, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN16 3NG

9 days remaining to apply

As soon as possible

11 September 2026

Job details

Job role

• Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 30 hours per week, term time only

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Grade 4

What skills and experience we're looking for

The work will be directed by the SEN manager and will involve supporting the learning of children with cognitive and learning needs as well as those with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. This position will be based within the mainstream, classroom environment.

What the school offers its staff

Frederick Gough School has been the most oversubscribed school in North Lincolnshire for the last nine years. Ofsted (Nov 2023) described our school as truly comprehensive where pupils are happy, kind and respectful and where teachers and leaders are proud to work. We genuinely believe in education being the key to ensuring a successful society for the future and would ask that you read our curriculum intent on our website as well as other key documents to get a feel of what we are about. We are proud of our values and positive culture and have attached some of the additional benefits of being part of the Fred Gough Family.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Organisation type Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16

Frederick Gough School remains at the heart of the community that it serves. As a community school, our main aim is to ensure that all of our children leave as individuals who are academically successful, happy, sociable, well rounded and ready to succeed with their next steps in life. Learning is at the centre of all that we do and we are proud of the excellent results that our children achieve.

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