SEN Teaching Assistant

Esland; Grantham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Company sick pay

Life insurance

Induction & training

Career development

Cycle to work

EAP access

EV car scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Esland's Grantham school is seeking a positive, proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team to meet increased pupil needs in September 2026.

You'll support students aged 8–18 with SEMH needs, delivering a fun, functional curriculum tailored to individual learning, often one-to-one or in small groups. Empathy, resilience and trauma-informed approaches are essential.

Qualifications

• 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 safeguarding and the National Curriculum.
• Confidence in using ICT to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 8–18 with SEMH needs, often one-to-one or in small groups.
• Deliver a fun, functional curriculum tailored to individual learning needs.
• Collaborate with class teachers to meet increased pupil needs from September 2026.

Skills

SEMH support

Trauma-informed

Behaviour management

Teamwork

ICT for learning

Child development

Safeguarding

National Curriculum

Job description

Application Deadline

31 August 2026

Department

Education

Location

Grantham School - Grantham

Compensation

£23,520 - £26,358 / year

Salary

£23,520 to £26,358 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)

Contract

Full-time

Hours

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

Location

Grantham, NG31

Closing Date

Monday 31st August 2026

Interview Date

September 2026

Role Start Date

between September and October 2026

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 September 2026, 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 £26,358 (reviewed annually)
• Enrolment into the Esland education pension scheme, which is double matched up to 20%, meaning at total pension contribution of up to 30%
• 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.