Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Grantham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 onboarding support

CPD courses

Referral bonus up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEMH provision in Grantham. The role is flexible on a day-to-day basis with potential long-term prospects, supporting pupils to engage, regulate emotions and build social skills.

Successful candidates will have SEMH experience, ability to manage challenging behaviour, and excellent communication. Onboarding is supported by consultants 24/7, with CPD opportunities and referral benefits available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour in a school, SEND or care setting.
• Confidence using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support to pupils in the SEND setting.
• Encourage engagement with learning and activities.
• Utilise positive behaviour management strategies to support emotional regulation.
• Help pupils develop social skills and resilience.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Engagement with learning

Job description

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND provision in Grantham, supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs. The provision focuses on creating a structured and supportive learning environment where pupils can overcome barriers, develop confidence and build positive relationships.

We are looking for an enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join the provision on a flexible day-to-day basis, with the possibility of securing a long-term position. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will provide classroom support, encourage engagement with learning, use positive behaviour management strategies and help pupils develop their emotional regulation and social skills.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs

Experience managing challenging behaviour in a school, SEND or care setting

Confidence using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies

Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships

A patient, resilient and proactive approach to supporting young people

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.