Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Simply Education is delighted to be recruiting a teaching assistant in the Scunthorpe area.

Simply Education is currently working with an SEMH school in Scunthorpe to recruit a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join their team, supporting students in a dynamic and nurturing environment. This will be a full time position and starting as soon as possible.

As a teaching assistant in an SEMH provision, you will play a vital role in supporting students with diverse needs. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with classroom activities and educational programs.
• Providing one-on-one support to students to help them achieve their learning goals.
• Managing and supporting challenging behaviour in a calm and effective manner.
• Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to create a positive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for individuals who are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of students with SEMH needs. The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working in SEMH, SEN, or a similar educational setting.
• A high level of resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting and inspiring young people.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience in an educational or care setting.
• Strong understanding of SEMH and related behavioural strategies.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work.

The key benefits of working with Simply Education are:

• Your very own dedicated consultant
• Refer a friend scheme - earning you up to £100 in Amazon vouchers
• Access to our unique Professional Learning Specialists who provide 30 free CPD courses
• Email and SMS verification of bookings with an online diary
• Competitive rates of pay

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. xbpsjku

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to send across an up-to-date CV or please call Orissa at your local Lincoln office on

If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for a job in education, please contact the Lincoln office for a confidential discussion on your career and different opportunities that are available.