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Teaching Vacancies; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a compassionate Level 2 SEND Teaching Assistant in Scunthorpe to support a child with additional learning needs and specialist medical needs. You will work closely with the class teacher to adapt materials, provide 1:1 support, and help develop emotional wellbeing.

The role requires patient, flexible and team-based approach within an inclusive church school community, with safeguarding at the core of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND using calm, nurturing approaches.
• Ability to follow individual healthcare plans and training requirements.
• Adapt teaching materials to make learning accessible and meaningful.
• Support emotional wellbeing and build positive relationships.
• Deliver structured 1:1 and small group interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group academic, social and emotional support.
• Observe, record and report on progress and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with class teacher, SENDCo and professionals.
• Prepare and adapt resources and activities for learning access.
• Maintain confidentiality and promote safeguarding and inclusion.

Skills

SEND experience

Medical needs support

Adaptive teaching

Emotional wellbeing

1:1 support

Team collaboration

Observation & reporting

Confidentiality

Inclusion

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled and committed Level 2 SEND Teaching Assistant to support a child with additional learning needs and specialist medical needs, helping them to access learning, feel safe and develop confidence.

We are seeking someone who:

• Has proven experience of supporting pupils with SEND using calm, consistent and nurturing approaches.
• Has the skills to support a child with specialist medical needs, following their individual healthcare plan and agreed procedures, and is willing to undertake the specific training required to provide safe, confident support.
• Demonstrates patience, understanding and flexibility, adapting their approach to the child’s needs, pace of learning and readiness to engage.
• Understands adaptive teaching and can work with the class teacher to prepare resources and adapt teaching materials and activities so that learning is accessible, meaningful and appropriately challenging.
• Can support a child’s emotional wellbeing using reassuring, nurturing approaches to help them feel secure, manage their emotions and build positive relationships.
• Is confident in delivering structured 1:1 support and, where appropriate, small group interventions to support academic, social and emotional development.
• Works effectively as part of a team, responding positively to guidance from the class teacher, SENDCo and relevant professionals, while using their own initiative appropriately.
• Can observe, record and report on the child’s progress, wellbeing and needs, maintaining accurate records and sharing concerns promptly.
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, parents and external professionals, treating sensitive information confidentially.
• Shows resilience and a commitment to promoting the child’s dignity, inclusion and growing independence.
• Is flexible, reflective and willing to contribute fully to the wider life and ethos of our inclusive church school community.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
• A well-maintained office with highly effective systems already in place
• Committed and encouraging governing body
• Children with outstanding behaviour
• A community that truly values the school and recognises the positive work that we do
• Commitment to safeguarding

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.