Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Boston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated SEN school in Boston, Lincolnshire is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs. This full-time role includes day-to-day assistance with learning, implementing educational plans, and encouraging social development. Ideal candidates are patient, empathetic, and have a passion for helping children thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional growth

Collaborative school environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs (desirable but not essential).
• Comfortable with personal care responsibilities.
• Confident in supporting children with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Assisting children with special educational needs with their learning and development.
• Supporting classroom activities and helping to implement learning plans.
• Providing one-to-one or small group support as required.

Skills

Patient

Empathetic

Teamwork

Effective Communication

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Location: Boston, Lincolnshire
Starting Pay: £90 per day (with potential to increase)
Contract: Full-time | Term-time only

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs in a meaningful and hands-on way?

A dedicated SEN school in Boston, Lincolnshire is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to provide day-to-day support for pupils with a range of needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children who benefit from patient, consistent, and caring support.

• Assisting children with special educational needs with their learning and development

• Supporting classroom activities and helping to implement learning plans

• Providing one-to-one or small group support as required

• Assisting with personal care and feeding needs where necessary

• Encouraging independence and social development in a safe, inclusive environment

• Has experience working with children or young people with additional needs (desirable but not essential)

• Is patient, empathetic, and confident in supporting children with complex needs

• Comfortable with personal care responsibilities

• Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively

Pay starts at £90 per day, with potential to increase based on experience and responsibilities.

• Be part of a caring and collaborative school environment

• Contribute to the development and wellbeing of children who need it most

• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth

Apply now to join a team that truly values the impact of dedicated support staff in a SEN setting.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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