SEN Teaching Assistant

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.