Level 2 SEND 1:1 teaching assistant

Job description

The Vacancy

Our School

Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School is a happy, inclusive and safe school where our children thrive. We are situated in a small rural village on the outskirts of Scunthorpe where the school is at the heart of the community.

We aim to provide an education of the highest quality and all that we do is shaped by our vision: "Learning Together with Hope. Aspiring to be Agents of Change". Three words from our vision - wisdom, resilience & inclusive - shape our curriculum and improve outcomes for children.

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.

The Vacancy

Level 2 SEND 1:1 teaching assistant

This is a full-time, term-time position. We would also consider part-time candidates or flexible working requests.

Tours of the school are strongly recommended. Please come and visit us to experience our happy and welcoming environment for yourself.

Please contact Mrs Abbey Dawson, our School Business Manager, on 01724 782460 or email [email protected] - to arrange a suitable date and time.

Further information about our school can also be found on our website

Applications forms, job descriptions and employee specifications are available online on the North Lincolnshire Council Website.

Closing Date: 12 noon Friday 2nd October 2026

Interview date: W/B 5th October 2026

Thank you for taking the time to look at this vacancy. If you apply and are successful in gaining an interview, the school will contact you.

Please see the attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

This role involves regulated activity with children, so applicants must not be barred from working with children.

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.

The Council

We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values - equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility - in all that we do.

The Benefits

Staff discounts

Annual leave

Access to pensions

Salary sacrifice
schemes

Free car parking

Eye test and glasses reimbursements