Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

Teaching Assistant
Location: Leicestershire, LE18
Salary: £95-£105 per day
Contract Type: Long-term to Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm
Start Date: September 2025 (Interviews/Trial Days Happening ASAP)

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference? Long Term Futures are looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in LE18, Leicestershire, which supports fewer than 100 pupils aged 4-16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

As a Teaching Assistant - SEMH Support, you will play a vital role in providing personalised support to students in a small, nurturing environment. You'll work closely with teaching staff to help pupils manage their behaviour, develop essential social skills, and engage positively with their learning.

Key Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant - SEMH Support Role:

• Deliver 1-1 and group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support students in managing their emotions and behaviours using calm, consistent approaches.
• Help maintain a safe and supportive environment where students feel valued.
• Collaborate with the school team to develop and follow personalised learning and behaviour plans.
• Encourage pupils to build confidence, independence, and key life skills.
• Promote positive behaviour and help students overcome barriers to learning.

What We're Looking For in a Teaching Assistant - SEMH Support:

• Experience working with children who have SEMH or special educational needs (SEN).
• A background in working in any capacity with children/young people is essential e.g. Youth Work, Sports Coach, Teaching Assistant, Residential Care, Social Work, Probation Worker or Youth Offending.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with students, staff, and families.

Why Join as a Teaching Assistant - SEMH Support?

• Join a small, specialist school supporting fewer than 100 pupils, offering a close-knit and supportive environment.
• Work in a beautiful countryside location that advocates for student wellbeing and learning.
• Access free CPD, including Behaviour Management and SEMH training.
• Benefit from consistent, full-time hours with the potential for a permanent role.

Apply Now: If you're ready to take on the rewarding challenge of being a Teaching Assistant - SEMH Support and make a lasting difference, submit your CV today. Millie at Long Term Futures will be in touch to arrange interviews and trial days, happening ASAP.

If this role isn't the perfect fit, we also have a wide range of other education-related positions available. Contact us to explore more opportunities aligned with your skills.