At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and help students with complex needs thrive in a caring environment.
- Company: Greenfields Academy, part of the Community Inclusive Trust, dedicated to student wellbeing.
- Benefits: Make a real difference, flexible working, and access to professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a supportive leadership team and great career progression.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and help shape the future of young people every day.
- Qualifications: No specific qualifications required, just a caring attitude and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 33910 - 41446 £ per year.
Greenfields Academy is a specialist school for pupils aged 5-16 with complex SEMH needs (Social, Emotional, Mental Health). As part of a family of schools within CIT, Greenfields can draw on the expertise across the Trust and central team to provide the highest levels of education and care for our pupils. Our intent is to support pupils and their families to gradually overcome the barriers to education they have encountered and enable confident access to future opportunities; however and whenever they arise.
Our contextually high expectations and School Values embody this, our provision is Personalised, Aspirational, Caring & Engaging (PACE). Pupil safety and wellbeing is our upmost priority; their voice is heard at Greenfields. Our step-based curriculum is delivered by qualified and experienced staff and enables access to a wide range of accreditation opportunities which are targeted to a pupil’s Tidal profile. We value academic and pastoral progress equally and pupils access a diverse range of interventions to support their additional needs.
Highly trained adults and experienced school leaders support pupils through an embedded behaviour curriculum, which is founded in the principle that positive behaviour is learned. The school is part of CIT (Community Inclusive Trust), a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream primary schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.
The benefits we can offer:
- The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
- A supportive induction process to help you develop within this role to be the best you can be and develop for your next career step.
- Access to high quality continuous professional development opportunities.
- A rewarding role where no two days are the same!
- Flexible working opportunities from day one of your employment with CIT.
- An experienced, innovative, forward thinking leadership team.
- Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- A Bike2Work Scheme.
Closing date for applications: 20.09.2026
Interviews will take place: WC 21.09.2026
CIT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.
Teaching Assistant in Grantham employer: Greenfields Academy
Greenfields Academy is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a strong emphasis on professional development and flexible working opportunities, employees are empowered to grow in their careers while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with complex needs. The collaborative culture within the Community Inclusive Trust ensures that teachers have access to valuable resources and expertise, making every day rewarding and unique.
