Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

Teaching Assistant
Location: Leicester
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-term temporary (potential for permanent role)
Hours: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
Pay: £95 - £110 per day (dependent on experience)

The Opportunity
A welcoming and well-established secondary school in Leicester is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join their support team on a long-term basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants consistent, school-based experience rather than day-to-day supply work.
The school offers clear behaviour systems, supportive leadership, and a structured environment where Teaching Assistants play a key role in student progress.

Your Role

• Support pupils across KS3 and KS4
• Provide 1:1 and small-group intervention support
• Assist teachers during lessons and classroom activities
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement
• Help create a calm, inclusive learning environment
• Support pupils with additional learning needs where required

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people (school, youth work, mentoring, coaching, care, etc.)
• A patient, proactive and reliable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to a full-time, long-term role
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

Why Apply?

• Long-term stability in one school
• No day-to-day supply
• Opportunity to gain valuable secondary experience
• Support from a dedicated consultant
• Trial days before placement

Next Steps
Apply with your CV and Tim from Long Term Futures will be in touch to discuss the role.
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.