Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 support

CPD courses

Market pay rates

Referral bonus

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited. is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant in Grantham to support children with SEMH needs. The role offers flexible day-to-day work with the potential for a longer-term position, focusing on classroom support, engagement, and emotional regulation strategies.

You will work with a dedicated team and have access to CPD courses and a referral scheme. PAYE payments and adherence to tax obligations are provided.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour in a school or SEND/care setting.
• Ability to use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trusting relationships.
• Patient, resilient and proactive in supporting young people.

Skills

Level 2 TA qualification

Level 3 TA qualification

Experience with SEMH

Behaviour management

Strong communication

Patient and proactive

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

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:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable
• 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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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.