Overview
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.
Department: Education
Location: Grantham School - Grantham
Compensation: £22,400 - £25,103 / year (DOE)
Salary: £21,279 to £23,908 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Location: Grantham
About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
* Provide targeted support to students with SEMH needs in neurolinguistic or classroom settings
* Assist with delivery of the curriculum, adapting activities to individual learning goals
* Support behaviour management and create a safe, positive learning environment
* Collaborate with teachers to monitor progress and adjust support as needed
What we can offer
* A competitive salary between £21,279 and £23,908 (reviewed annually)
* Enrollment into the Esland education pension scheme, with double matched up to 20%, total contribution up to 30%
* Company sick pay
* Life insurance to the value of 4 times basic salary
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
* Career development opportunities
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with Online GP 24/7
* Green Hybrid and EV car scheme
* £500 Refer a Friend bonus
Qualifications
* Experience supporting children with SEND/SEMH
* Understanding of behaviour management and trauma-informed practices
* Inclusive, empathetic, 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.
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Apply today and start your journey with Esland – where every day is an opportunity to change lives!
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