Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

Teaching Assistant
Location: LE12, Leicestershire/Loughborough
Pay: £105 - £110 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (term time only)
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Long-term to permanent

About the Role
Long Term Futures is working with a specialist all-through school in the LE12 area that supports pupils aged 4 to 16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The school provides a calm, structured and supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, resilience and positive routines.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is patient, proactive and ready to get involved in day-to-day school life. This role would suit someone who enjoys building relationships and helping young people who benefit from consistent support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement in learning
• Help create a calm, safe and structured classroom environment
• Encourage independence, confidence and social development
• Support pupils with routines and transitions throughout the day

Who We're Looking For
We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including education, care, youth work, mentoring, support work or sports coaching, as long as you have the right approach and are confident supporting young people with additional needs.

What You'll Gain

• A supportive staff team within a Ofsted-rated 'Good' specialist setting
• Access to CPD
• Full-time hours and long-term stability
• Trial days available so you can experience the setting before starting
• Opportunity to secure a permanent role

Apply Today
If you're ready to support young people in a specialist SEMH setting, we'd love to hear from you. Send your CV today and Millie at Long Term Futures will contact you to arrange the next steps.