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Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of children? If so, Simply Education would love to talk to you about Primary School opportunities in Lincoln! 

Simply Education is currently working with a number of Primary Schools in Lincoln who are looking for dynamic and resilient teaching assistants! Many of these are for full-time roles and starting January 2025. As a teaching assistant you will support vulnerable students with a range of different needs, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting academic success. Each day is different so you must be adaptable and have a child-centred approach.

Key responsibilities:

•             Building Positive Relationships: Establishing trusting and positive relationships with students is essential. Teaching assistants should create a supportive and nurturing environment where students feel safe to express themselves and seek help when needed.

•             Implementing Behaviour Management Strategies: Teaching assistants often assist in implementing behaviour management strategies outlined in students' behaviour support plans. This may involve using techniques such as positive reinforcement, de-escalation strategies, and conflict resolution skills.

•             Providing Emotional Support: Students with SEN needs may require additional emotional support. Teaching assistants should be empathetic listeners and provide encouragement and reassurance to help students cope with challenges and build resilience.

•             Supporting Inclusion: Teaching assistants help promote inclusion by facilitating the participation of students, they may collaborate with teachers to modify activities and assignments to ensure accessibility for all students.

The ideal candidate:

•             Previous experience in a school setting or working with Primary age children

•             Adaptable, patient and resilient

•             Relevant qualifications in education or special needs support are advantageous but not essential

•             Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students

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.

If you are interested in this role, please click ‘apply now’ to send across an up-to-date CV or please contact Amy Bevan at your local Lincoln office on (phone number removed).

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