Level 2 SEND 1:1 teaching assistant

Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 3LT

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): 30 hours 50 minutes per week, Monday to Friday.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed term until 31st August 2027
• Actual salary: Grade 4, £18,373 to £19,573 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled and committed Level 2 SEND Teaching Assistant to support a child with additional learning needs and specialist medical needs, helping them to access learning, feel safe and develop confidence.

We are seeking someone who:

• Has proven experience of supporting pupils with SEND using calm, consistent and nurturing approaches.
• Has the skills to support a child with specialist medical needs, following their individual healthcare plan and agreed procedures, and is willing to undertake the specific training required to provide safe, confident support.
• Demonstrates patience, understanding and flexibility, adapting their approach to the child’s needs, pace of learning and readiness to engage.
• Understands adaptive teaching and can work with the class teacher to prepare resources and adapt teaching materials and activities so that learning is accessible, meaningful and appropriately challenging.
• Can support a child’s emotional wellbeing using reassuring, nurturing approaches to help them feel secure, manage their emotions and build positive relationships.
• Is confident in delivering structured 1:1 support and, where appropriate, small group interventions to support academic, social and emotional development.
• Works effectively as part of a team, responding positively to guidance from the class teacher, SENDCo and relevant professionals, while using their own initiative appropriately.
• Can observe, record and report on the child’s progress, wellbeing and needs, maintaining accurate records and sharing concerns promptly.
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, parents and external professionals, treating sensitive information confidentially.
• Shows resilience and a commitment to promoting the child’s dignity, inclusion and growing independence.
• Is flexible, reflective and willing to contribute fully to the wider life and ethos of our inclusive church school community.

What the school offers its staff

A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team

A well-maintained office with highly effective systems already in place

Committed and encouraging governing body

Children with outstanding behaviour

A community that truly values the school and recognises the positive work that we do

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description & Person Specification.pdf - 239 KB (opens in new tab)

About Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 102 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: admin.gandbcep@northlincs.gov.uk
• Phone number: 01724 782460
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gunness-and-burringham-church-of-england-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin.gandbcep@northlincs.gov.uk.

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