About this role
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. A competitive salary between £23,520 and £26,358 (reviewed annually) Enrolment into the Esland education pension scheme, which is double matched up to 20% , meaning at total pension contribution of up to 30% Company sick pay Life insurance to the value of 4 times your basic salary Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 100 colleagues last year Cycle to work scheme Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including our Online GP 24/7, 365 days a year Access to our Green Hybrid and EV car scheme A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme