SEN Teaching Assistant

The Esland Group Ltd; Grantham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company sick pay

Life insurance to 4x salary

Induction training

Career development

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Green Hybrid/EV car scheme

Refer a Friend £500 bonus

Job summary

The Esland Group Ltd is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant for Grantham School in Grantham (NG31). This permanent, full-time role supports students aged 8–18 with SEMH needs, delivering a tailored curriculum and working closely with teachers.

You will provide one-to-one or small group support, applying trauma-informed approaches, safeguarding, and ICT tools to enhance learning. Competitive salary (£23,520–£25,357) plus benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND/SEMH needs.
• Experience with EBSA.
• Understanding of behaviour management and trauma-informed practices.
• Inclusive, empathetic, and solution-focused mindset.
• Ability to work as part of a team and build strong relationships.
• Basic knowledge of safeguarding and the National Curriculum.
• Proficiency with ICT to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 8–18 with SEMH needs.
• Deliver a fun, functional curriculum tailored to individual learning needs.
• Provide one-to-one or small-group assistance in class.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement trauma-informed approaches.
• Contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

EBSA knowledge

Behaviour management

Empathy

Teamwork

Child development basics

Safeguarding

ICT in learning

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Department: Education

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Grantham School - Grantham

Compensation: £23,520 - £25,357 / year

Description

Salary: £23,520 to £25,357 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday (8:30am to 4:30pm)

Location: Grantham, NG31

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Join Esland and help transform lives in a rewarding, supportive environment!

About the Role

To meet increased pupil needs in the new school term, Esland's Grantham school is seeking a positive, proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team.

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with class teachers to support students aged 8–18 with SEMH needs. You’ll help deliver a fun, functional curriculum tailored to individual learning needs, often working one-to-one or in small groups. Our students have experienced trauma and may display challenging behaviours, so empathy, resilience, and a trauma-informed approach are key.

What we can offer a SEN Teaching Assistant:

• A competitive salary between £23,520 and £25,357 (reviewed annually)
• Company sick pay
• Life insurance to the value of 4 times your basic salary
• Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
• Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 100 colleagues last year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including our Online GP 24/7, 365 days a year
• Access to our Green Hybrid and EV car scheme
• A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme

What we’re looking for:

• Experience supporting children with SEND/SEMH needs
• Experience with EBSA (Emotional Based School Avoidance)
• Understanding of behaviour management and trauma-informed practices
• Inclusive, empathetic, and solution-focused mindset
• Ability to work as part of a team and build strong relationships
• Basic knowledge of child development, safeguarding, and the National Curriculum
• Confidence in using ICT to support learning

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.