SEN -TEACHING ASSISTANT

Simply Education Ltd.; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Education Ltd. are recruiting a dedicated Full-Time Teaching Assistant to support a child with SEN in LN6, Lincoln. You will work with the class teacher and SEN team to provide consistent, individualised support and help the pupil access activities and learning opportunities.

You’ll build trusting relationships, foster inclusion and emotional wellbeing, and adapt your approach to the pupil’s needs. Previous SEN experience is desirable, and the role offers competitive daily pay and ongoing

Qualifications

• Patient, calm and compassionate attitude.
• Confident building positive relationships with children.
• Reliable and consistent in duties.
• Able to work effectively as part of a school team.
• Passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated support to a pupil with SEN.
• Building a positive, trusting relationship with the child.
• Supporting learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Encouraging participation and independence.
• Helping the pupil access classroom activities and learning opportunities.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Adapting your approach according to the individual needs of the pupil.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SEN team.
• Encouraging social interaction and inclusion.
• Helping celebrate progress, both big and small.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Relationship building

Team player

Reliability

SEN awareness

Job description

Primary School Teaching Assistant -SEN Support - LN6

Location: LN6, Lincoln

Salary: £85.44 - £101.58 per day

Job Type: Full-time

Start Date: ASAP / October 2026

PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHING ASSISTANT - SEN SUPPORT | LN6

Do you have the patience, compassion and dedication to help a child reach their potential?

Simply Education is working with a welcoming school in the LN6 area of Lincoln who are looking for a committed Full-Time Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support to a child with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

This is an opportunity for someone who wants more than just a classroom job.

You’ll become an important part of a child’s school experience - helping them feel supported, included, confident and ready to learn.

About the Role

As the Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to provide consistent, individualised support.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing dedicated support to a pupil with SEN.
• Building a positive, trusting relationship with the child.
• Supporting learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Encouraging participation and independence.
• Helping the pupil access classroom activities and learning opportunities.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Adapting your approach according to the individual needs of the pupil.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SEN team.
• Encouraging social interaction and inclusion.
• Helping celebrate progress, both big and small.

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Patient, calm and compassionate.
• Confident building positive relationships with children.
• Understanding of the needs of pupils with SEN.
• Reliable and consistent.
• Able to work effectively as part of a school team.
• Passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.
• Prepared to learn and develop their SEN knowledge.

Previous SEN experience is highly desirable, but it isn’t essential if you can demonstrate the right attitude, patience and commitment to supporting children.

Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN TA, Support Worker, Youth Worker, Care Worker or similar would be valuable.

Why Work With Simply Education?

When you work with Simply Education, you’ll have:

• Competitive daily pay.
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement.
• Access to free CPD and safeguarding training.
• Weekly pay.
• Access to further teaching and support opportunities.
• A consultant who will take the time to understand what you're looking for.

The Opportunity

Location: LN6, Lincoln

Role: Full-Time Teaching Assistant

Focus: Primary School SEN / Individual Pupil Support/

Start: ASAP / October 2026

Pay: £85.44 - £101.58 per day

If you’re looking for a role where your patience, kindness and consistency can genuinely make a difference to a child’s school experience, we’d love to hear from you.

All candidates are subject to appropriate referencing and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check where required.