SEND Teaching Assistant (EYFS – EHCP Support)

West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham, NG31 7XQ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  5 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,307.00 - £19,926.00 Annually (Actual)

SEND Teaching Assistant (EYFS – EHCP Support) job summary

West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a caring, dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in our Early Years Foundation Stage with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a child’s educational experience through targeted, personalised support.

About the Role

This role is specifically linked to supporting a pupil with an EHCP and will involve:

• Providing 1:1 and targeted support to enable access to learning and promote progress

• Supporting a range of additional needs, including communication, sensory, physical and/or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs

• Delivering structured interventions and adapting activities to meet individual needs

• Supporting sensory regulation, including sensory circuits, movement breaks and tailored strategies

• Using approaches such as co-regulation, emotional coaching and restorative practice

• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals (e.g. SALT, Occupational Therapy) to implement specialist recommendations

• Contributing to EHCP reviews, individual plans and target setting, and providing regular feedback on progress

• Supporting the pupil’s independence, engagement and integration within the classroom and wider school environment

You will play a key role in ensuring the pupil feels safe, supported and able to achieve their full potential.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of supporting pupils with SEND, particularly within EYFS or primary settings

• Has a good understanding of EHCP provision and personalised learning approaches

• Demonstrates patience, empathy and a nurturing approach

• Is confident in supporting behaviour, emotional regulation and communication needs

• Can work collaboratively with staff, parents and external professionals

• Has good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE or equivalent)

• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

About Our School

West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy is a welcoming and inclusive school located in Grantham, Lincolnshire, serving children aged 3-11. We are proud to be part of the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Multi-Academy Trust.

Our vision is to provide an excellent education that empowers every child and equips them for an aspirational future, fostering a love of lifelong learning.

As a Church of England school, our ethos is underpinned by a strong set of Christian values which shape all aspects of school life. These values create a culture of high expectations, positive relationships and inclusion, ensuring all children are supported to thrive both academically and personally.

Additional Information

• Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027

• Hours: 32.50 per week for 39 weeks per year

• Pro rata salary: £19,307 to £19,926

• Please note: This post is linked to a specific pupil with an EHCP and will cease earlier should the pupil leave the school or the associated funding end

• Closing Date: Monday 6 July 2026

• Interview Date: Tuesday 14 July 2026

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted via the MyNewTerm website.

The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate child protection screening including checks with previous employers and undertake an enhanced DBS with barred check.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 214 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-grantham-church-of-england-primary-academy

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