At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with profound learning difficulties and assist with personal care routines.
- Company: Specialist school dedicated to making a difference in students' lives.
- Benefits: Weekly pay, free training, and long-term opportunities in supportive environments.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team where kindness and resilience are valued.
- Why this job: Make a real impact every day while working in a compassionate team.
- Qualifications: Experience in SEND or relevant personal experience is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 23400 - 29910 £ per year.
Location: Lincolnshire
Salary: £92.63–£100 per day, paid weekly via PAYE
Contract: Full‑time, long‑term
Start date: September start
We’re working with a specialist school supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex medical and physical needs. They’re looking for a compassionate, resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team full‑time. This is a hands‑on role where your support genuinely changes lives. No two days are the same, but every day comes with purpose, progress, and plenty of heart.
What your days will look like:
- Supporting pupils with complex learning, physical, and medical needs
- Assisting with personal care, mobility, and feeding routines
- Using specialist equipment and communication tools, with full training provided
- Creating a calm, safe, and sensory‑rich environment where pupils can thrive
What we’re looking for:
- A calm, caring, and adaptable approach
- Resilience and a willingness to get stuck in and learn new skills
- Experience in SEND, care, or relevant lived or personal experience
- A big heart and a team‑first mindset, kindness really matters here
What you’ll get from Protocol Education:
- Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
- Free access to our online CPD Academy
- Opportunities to upskill in Moving and Handling and Personal Care, where required
- A dedicated SEND consultant who understands the realities of specialist settings
- Long‑term opportunities in schools that value and support support staff
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
Send Teaching Assistant in Lincoln employer: Protocol Education
Protocol Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the professional development of its staff. With flexible hours and comprehensive training opportunities, employees can grow their skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties in Gateshead. The company values its team members, providing competitive pay and dedicated consultant support to ensure a rewarding and fulfilling work experience.
