Leader Group is proud to be representing a specialist independent education provider in recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their close-knit and compassionate team based in Scunthorpe.
Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Scunthorpe (SEMH School)
£26,000 - £28,000 per annum
Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Small, nurturing SEMH School
Make a difference every day. Inspire, support and empower young people to reach their potential.
We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join our small, supportive team at a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Scunthorpe.
If you're passionate about helping children and young people with additional needs succeed - both academically and personally - we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting pupils with SEMH and other additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, and communication difficulties. Working closely with teachers and therapists, you'll help create a calm, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn.
Your day might include:
- Supporting individual or small groups of pupils in lessons and enrichment activities
- Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation through empathy and consistency
- Helping to plan and deliver creative learning experiences that build confidence and resilience
- Tracking progress and celebrating every small success
- Working collaboratively with staff, parents, and external professionals
What We're Looking For
- A genuine passion for working with children and young people with additional needs
- Experience in an SEN or SEMH setting (school, youth work, or similar)
- Level 3 TA qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
- Patience, empathy, and a sense of humour - essential!
- The ability to stay calm and positive, even on the challenging days
What's in It for You
- Competitive salary and enhanced pay scales based on experience
- Fully funded training and professional development opportunities
- NEST enhanced pension scheme
- Employee wellbeing support, including a wellbeing app and access to counselling
- Staff referral bonus - earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
- Blue Light Card and exclusive staff discounts
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Life assurance for extra peace of mind
Why Join Us?
Our school is a place where every voice matters and every success counts. We pride ourselves on our family-like environment, where teamwork, humour, and mutual respect make every day rewarding.
