SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Grantham (NG31)
Pay: £100 - £115 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
Start Date: Asap
Contract: Long-term to permanent
Long Term Futures is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a small specialist SEMH school in the NG31 area. The school supports pupils who have found mainstream education challenging and provides a highly structured, nurturing setting with very small classes and high levels of staff support. Pupils access a blended curriculum that includes academic learning, outdoor activities and therapeutic or wellbeing-focused sessions. The approach is calm, consistent and centred around strong relationships, clear routines and personalised support.
What You'll Be Doing
- Deliver 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs
- Support emotional regulation, routines and positive behaviour strategies
- Assist learning across classroom, outdoor and practical activities
- Build consistent, trusting relationships with pupils
- Follow individual support plans and contribute to progress tracking
- Encourage confidence, resilience, independence and engagement
What We're Looking For
- Experience supporting children or young people (education, care, youth work, mentoring, coaching or similar)
- Confidence managing behaviour in a calm, supportive and consistent way
- Patient, resilient and adaptable approach
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
- Applicants from sports coaching or mentoring backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply
Why Apply
- Long-term role with a clear route into a permanent position
- Small setting with strong support and a positive staff culture
- Training and development in SEMH and behaviour support
- Trial days available so you can experience the setting before starting
Trial Days are being arranged immediately.
Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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SEND Teaching Assistant in Grantham employer: Senploy
As an SEMH Teacher in London, you will join a supportive and dynamic work culture that prioritises the emotional and educational needs of students. The company offers competitive pay rates, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of pupils with complex needs. With a focus on restorative practices and collaboration within specialist teams, this role provides a fulfilling environment for educators dedicated to meaningful teaching.
