SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant focuses on support lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role.

What the role involves

• Support lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role.
• Work with teachers, children, learners, families, or colleagues to keep progress and safety on track.

Skills and requirements

• Experience supporting children with SEND/SEMH needs.
• Experience with EBSA (Emotional Based School Avoidance).
• Basic knowledge of child development, safeguarding, and the National Curriculum.

Confirmed role details

• £22,400 to £25,103 per annum (DOE).
• Full-time, Monday to Friday.
• 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!

Candidate fit

• patience, clear communication, classroom awareness, and confidence supporting learners

Additional role context

• As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with class teachers to support students aged 8–18 with SEMH needs.
• 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.

Known job details

• Pay: £22,400 to £25,103 per annum