SEND Specialist – Somerby

About the role:

We are looking for a dedicated, patient and proactive SEND Specialist to join a supportive setting near Gainsborough. This role focuses on providing tailored support to children and young people with a range of SEND, ensuring they can access learning, build confidence and develop essential social and emotional skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a meaningful impact in a nurturing, specialist environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualised support to students with diverse SEND needs, helping them engage positively with learning and daily routines.
• Work alongside teaching staff to adapt activities, break tasks down and offer targeted, practical support to promote understanding and independence.
• Use calm, consistent and trauma‑informed approaches to support emotional regulation, wellbeing and confidence.
• Support the implementation of personalised learning plans, EHCP targets and classroom strategies.
• Contribute to a safe, structured and encouraging environment where students feel understood and valued.

Pre-requisites:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND (school, alternative provision, residential or community settings).
• Understanding of needs such as ASD, SEMH, learning difficulties or communication differences.
• A calm, confident and empathetic approach, with the ability to remain patient and consistent.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to take direction while also showing initiative.
• Relevant experience or qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, Youth Work, or equivalent).

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