TEACHING ASSISTANT

Simply Education Ltd.; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Dedicated consultant

CPD and safeguarding training

Job summary

Simply Education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a child with SEN in a DN21 Gainsborough area school. You will work closely with the class teacher and SEN team to provide consistent, individualized support, ensuring the pupil feels supported and included both inside and outside the classroom.

The role emphasizes building trusting relationships, encouraging participation and independence, while monitoring emotional wellbeing and behaviour, with a focus on helping the pupil

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN is highly desirable.
• Patience and compassion essential.
• Ability to work as part of a school team.
• Willingness to learn and develop SEN knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to a pupil with SEN.
• Build positive relationships with the child.
• Support learning inside and outside the classroom.
• Encourage participation and independence.
• Support pupil's emotional wellbeing and behaviour.
• Adapt approach to individual needs.
• Work closely with class teacher and SEN team.
• Encourage social interaction and inclusion.
• Celebrate progress, big and small.

Skills

Patience

Calm demeanor

SEN awareness

Relationship building

Team player

Job description

Primary School Teaching Assistant

Location: DN21 Gainsborough Salary: £85.44 - £110 per day Job Type: Full-time Start Date: ASAP / October 2026

PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHING ASSISTANT

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 DN21 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.

• 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: DN21 Gainsborough Role: Full-Time Teaching Assistant Focus: Primary School SEN / Individual Pupil Support/ Start: ASAP / October 2026 Pay: £85.44 - £110 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.