SEND Support Assistant - Lincoln

Justteachers Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is recruiting a full-time SEND Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Lincoln. You will work closely with teachers to support pupils with autism, moderate learning difficulties, and communication needs, providing one-to-one and small-group assistance.

The role offers consistency, opportunities for professional development, and the potential for a long-term position in a nurturing, structured environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in education, care, youth work, or similar settings.
• Understanding of SEND and inclusive learning practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A patient, proactive, and resilient approach.
• Relevant qualifications or transferable experience are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis throughout the school day.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual learning styles and abilities.
• Encourage engagement, participation, and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Help pupils develop communication, social, and independence skills.
• Work closely with teachers to monitor progress and implement support strategies.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment.

Skills

Experience in education support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience and resilience

Understanding of SEND and inclusive le

Education

Relevant qualifications or transferable experience

Job description

About the role:

A specialist SEND school in Lincoln is seeking a full-time SEND Learning Support Assistant to join their supportive and dedicated team. The school supports children and young people with a range of additional needs, including Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties, communication needs, and developmental delays. Staff work collaboratively to provide a nurturing and structured environment where every pupil is encouraged to develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

The role offers consistency, professional development, and the potential for a long-term position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis throughout the school day.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual learning styles and abilities.
• Encourage engagement, participation, and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Help pupils develop communication, social, and independence skills.
• Work closely with teachers to monitor progress and implement support strategies.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment.

Pre-requisites:

• Experience supporting children or young people in education, care, youth work, or similar settings.
• Understanding of SEND and inclusive learning practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A patient, proactive, and resilient approach.
• Relevant qualifications or transferable experience are desirable.