Support Assistant
Location: Lincoln
Salary Scale: £83.33 - £90.00 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Part-time/Full-time
Are you eager to support the educational development of young people and help them overcome barriers to learning?
GSL Education Lincoln is currently recruiting a Support Assistant to work in an inclusive and highly supportive school environment. We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated, and proactive individual who can provide both academic and emotional support to students.
Job Summary: As a Support Assistant, you will be working closely with teachers and other staff members to ensure students with additional needs can access the curriculum and achieve their potential.
Responsibilities of a Support Assistant:
* Assist in the planning and delivery of lessons under teacher guidance.
* Provide one-on-one support to students with special educational needs.
* Help create a safe and engaging learning environment.
* Support students’ emotional and social development.
* Collaborate with teachers and SEN specialists to tailor learning experiences.
Required Qualifications for a Support Assistant:
* Have experience working as a Support Assistant or in a similar role.
* Be patient, empathetic, and capable of working with children who have barriers to learning.
* Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Be proactive in assisting with classroom activities and individual support.
* Have a solid understanding of safeguarding procedures.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background-safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
GSL Education is an ethical, inclusive, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Lincoln.
For more information or to register your interest in this “Support Assistant” role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.