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SEN Teaching Assistant

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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 this role involves

General background for teaching assistant roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Work with individual students and small groups
  • Watch, record and report the progress students make
  • Look after children who are upset or unwell
Typical pay (UK)
£19,000 starting · £26,000 experienced
Typical hours
16 to 37 term time
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