SEMH Teaching Assistant

Simply Education Ltd; Grantham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant in Grantham to support students with SEMH needs. The role involves assisting classroom activities, providing one-on-one support, and managing challenging behavior. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in SEMH settings, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping young people succeed. This position offers competitive pay and access to professional development training, with continuous consultant support throughout your career journey.

Benefits

Your own dedicated consultant

Free CPD training

Competitive rates of pay

£75 refer-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in SEMH, SEN, or a similar educational setting.
• Strong understanding of SEMH and related behavioural strategies.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with classroom activities and educational programs.
• Providing one-on-one support to students to help them achieve their learning goals.
• Managing and supporting challenging behaviour in a calm and effective manner.
• Collaborating with teachers and support staff.

Skills

Previous experience working in SEMH

Excellent communication skills

Resilience

Ability to support learning goals

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant Grantham

Job Opportunity: Teaching Assistant

Location: Grantham, Lincolnshire

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant in an SEMH provision, you will play a vital role in supporting students with diverse needs. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with classroom activities and educational programs.
• Providing one‑on‑one support to students to help them achieve their learning goals.
• Managing and supporting challenging behaviour in a calm and effective manner.
• Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to create a positive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for individuals who are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of students with SEMH needs. The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working in SEMH, SEN, or a similar educational setting.
• A high level of resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting and inspiring young people.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in an educational or care setting.
• Strong understanding of SEMH and related behavioural strategies.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work.

The key benefits of working with Simply Education

• Your own dedicated consultant with around the clock access via phone/text/email.
• Access to our Educational Development Managers who provide free CPD training.
• Email and SMS confirmation of bookings.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• £75 refer‑a‑friend scheme.

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 call Orissa 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.