Teaching Assistant Level 2 in Scunthorpe

Required for April 2026, we are seeking to recruit two experienced, passionate, and effective practitioners to work in our brand new SEN resource provision for children with social, emotional and mental health needs. The SRP is due to open in September 2026 within Holme Valley Primary School as part of The North Lincolnshire SEN local offer. We wish to appoint the staff prior to the opening to give the successful candidates the unique opportunity to be involved in the set up of the new provision and to allow for time to complete training.

We are looking for teaching assistants who have experience, skills and ambition for the children to be nurtured and educated in a way that matches their needs to enable them to accomplish their learning and personal targets. Working across the school, with SRP and mainstream staff, the role is suited to those with a sense of purpose, a positive outlook and a passion for helping children be the best that they can be.

We are looking for teaching assistants who:

• Have a proven ability to support pupils with SEMH needs effectively through the use of dynamic & engaging techniques.
• Have the ability to work with a team in a responsive and flexible manner, responding to the instruction and advice of the provision lead.
• Can use their initiative to solve problems.
• Can share ideas for the adjustment of learning to enable pupils to access the learning effectively.
• Are able to lead small groups and provide 1:1 teaching along with preparing lessons and resources as well as completing paperwork to demonstrate learning and impact.
• Can build effective trusting relationships with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies.
• Are flexible, committed to our school and willing to take a full part in the life of our school community.

We are able to offer the successful candidates:

• The chance to work alongside an outstanding and passionate team committed to making a difference for children and their families.
• A high-quality specialist learning environment which is well resourced to help the children thrive.
• High quality training, coaching and mentoring to develop your specialist expertise.
• A team of highly skilled support staff to help you provide personalised curriculums for individual pupils.

Please see 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. Visits to the school are essential. Please contact Amanda Sale, our Business Manager, to arrange a suitable date and time. Further information about our school can also be found on our website.

Holme Valley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau and satisfactory references.

TA2 hours per week. Permanent post. (Monday to Thursday/ 8:45 – 1:15pm Friday)

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.