Teaching Assistant

Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Simply Education Ltd
Simply Education are working with a local primary school in Gainsborough, seeking a full-time teaching assistant to work 1:1 with a Key Stage 1 child with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The role will begin in January 2024. The ideal candidate will have: -Experience working with children with SEND, including adapting activities to meet individual needs -Patience, empathy, and passion for helping every child succeed -Strong communication skills to collaborate with teachers, parents/guardians, and other staff -Creativity in making lessons engaging and enjoyable for the student Duties will involve: -Providing in-class support to assist the student with lessons, classwork, and activities -Monitoring and tracking the student’s progress -Assisting with physical needs as necessary -Facilitating inclusion in group activities -Implementing goals and objectives This is a full-time, long-term position. Previous experience working with children with special needs is required. The key benefits of working with Simply Education are: -Your own dedicated Primary school consultant. -Access to our unique Educational Development Managers who provide free CPD training. -A variety of daily and long-term positions to suit your needs. -24/7 access to your dedicated consultant via phone. -Minimal administration (no timesheets). -Email and SMS verification of bookings. -Online diary of bookings. -School directions. – 150 refer-a-friend scheme. All candidates who register with Simply Education are required to provide references for the previous 2 years of work, as well as complete an enhanced DBS check. Initial interviews will be conducted over a Zoom call. If you are interested in this role, please click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or please call Amy Bevan on (phone number removed) If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for a new job in education, please still contact your local Lincoln office for a confidential discussion on your career and different opportunities that are available.