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Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 4 hours ago

Salary: £ 20,000 - 25,000 / Annum
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Excell Supply are proud to support, a specialist independent education provider committed to transforming the lives of young people through personalised learning, therapeutic support and a nurturing, inclusive environment. They are seeking a caring and adaptable Teaching Assistant to join their expanding school in Scunthorpe.

About Our Client

Our client delivers tailored, therapeutic education for children and young people with a range of additional needs. Their settings are known for strong Good and Outstanding Ofsted ratings, reflecting their commitment to helping every learner thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

You’ll join a supportive, child-centred team where every staff member plays a vital part in pupil success.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support learners across KS3 and KS4, helping them engage in lessons, build confidence and access the curriculum. You will work closely with teachers, the SENDCo and pastoral staff to deliver individualised support in and out of the classroom.

This is a rewarding role for someone passionate about making a positive difference in a young person’s life.

Key Responsibilities

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    Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND or SEMH needs

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    Assist the teacher in delivering engaging, accessible lessons

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    Support students with literacy, numeracy, communication and emotional regulation

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    Promote a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment

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    Help with differentiated resources and scaffolded learning tasks

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    Encourage positive behaviour, confidence and independence

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    Contribute to classroom organisation, preparation and displays

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    Assist with wellbeing activities, interventions and enrichment sessions

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    Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENDCo and support staff

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    Uphold safeguarding procedures at all times

Requirements

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    Experience supporting children or young people (school-based or transferable)

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    Genuine passion for working with pupils with additional needs

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    Good understanding of SEND and SEMH (training provided)

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    Patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships

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    Strong communication and teamwork skills

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    Willingness to support across the full school day and school life

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    GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

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    Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion

Desirable (but not essential):

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    Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

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    Experience in alternative provision or therapeutic settings

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    Experience supporting challenging behaviour

What Our Client Offers

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    Competitive salary based on experience

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    Fully funded CPD and professional development opportunities

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    NEST enhanced pension scheme

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    Staff referral rewards

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    Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

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    Access to Blue Light discount card

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    Supportive leadership and a therapeutic learning environment

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    Employee wellbeing programme and retail discounts

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    Life assurance

As members of the REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) and Umbrella body to the DBS, (Disclosure & Barring Service) Excell Supply is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to thorough employment checks and must have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service certificate in place. Candidates without an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service will have to apply for a new one.

If you believe you have the skills required for this role, please apply now. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks of the vacancy closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Important Notice In order to apply for the above position all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, or eligible to apply for a relevant work visa. Excell Supply are unable to offer a work permit to any applicant or facilitate work permits for any vacancy on behalf of one of its clients. It is Excell Supply’s policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted, you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Excell Supply is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients

Before You Apply

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