Teaching Assistant Grantham

Justteachers Ltd; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Grantham is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School. You'll provide classroom support across all year groups, assisting teachers and promoting inclusive learning and pupil wellbeing.

The role starts September 2026 for the full academic year. Experience with SEND, SEMH, or challenging behaviour is desirable, and a flexible, confident approach is essential for supporting a range of pupil needs.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a primary school setting.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK and references covering the last 2 years.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2
• Support pupils with a range of learning, behavioural, and emotional needs
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive learning activities
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils’ social and emotional development
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the wider school team to support pupil progress

Skills

SEND support

Behaviour management

Pupil wellbeing

Job description

About the role:

justteachers are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School in Grantham. The school prides itself on providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

This role will involve providing support across all year groups, working closely with teachers and pupils to enhance learning and wellbeing throughout the school. The successful candidate will be flexible in their approach and confident supporting a range of pupil needs. Experience supporting children with SEND, SEMH needs, and challenging behaviour would be highly beneficial.

This is a full-time position starting in September 2026 and continuing for the full academic year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide classroom support across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2
• Support pupils with a range of learning, behavioural, and emotional needs
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive learning activities
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils’ social and emotional development
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the wider school team to support pupil progress

Pre-requisites:

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Previous experience working within a primary school setting
• Experience supporting SEND, SEMH, or behaviour needs is desirable
• Right to work in the UK and references covering the last 2 years
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children