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Teaching Assistant
Location: Grantham (NG31)
Contract Type: Long-term, with the potential to become permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: Immediate
Are you enthusiastic about sports and interested in using your skills to make a real difference in education? Do you have a desire to support young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs?
Long Term Futures is currently recruiting a dynamic and motivated Teaching Assistant for a specialist education provision catering to students aged 4-16 with SEMH requirements. This is an ideal role for someone with a background in sports, coaching, or physical education who wants to contribute positively to young learners' development. The role primarily involves classroom support, but there's flexibility to incorporate sports and physical activities to promote engagement and wellbeing.
Your Role Will Include:
Delivering focused 1:1 and small group interventions to help students access learning and stay motivated.
Using sports and physical activities to promote positive behaviour and teamwork.
Supporting emotional regulation strategies and encouraging self-confidence in students.
Creating a nurturing and secure environment where students feel supported both emotionally and physically.
Collaborating with a skilled team to provide consistent and holistic support.
Applying effective behaviour management techniques tailored to individual student needs.
What We're Looking For:
Experience in sports, PE, or coaching, with a genuine interest in working with children and young people.
Previous involvement with SEN or behavioural support, particularly in an educational or youth work setting.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
A resilient, proactive approach and the ability to act as a positive role model.
Why Join Long Term Futures?
Secure, long-term placement with the opportunity for a permanent position.
Work in a valued and supportive educational environment.
Complimentary CPD opportunities, including training on Autism Awareness and Behavioural Support Techniques.
Easily Commutable Areas:
This role is based in Grantham (NG31 7US) and is within a 20-minute drive from several nearby towns and villages, making it accessible for candidates from:
Newark-on-Trent, Sleaford, Bottesford, Bingham, Colsterworth, Ancaster, Barrowby, Great Gonerby, Allington, Harlaxton.
If you're ready to inspire and support students through the power of sport and positive engagement, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV today, and Adam from Long Term Futures will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
If this position isn't quite right for you, we have a wide range of education-focused opportunities-get in touch to find out more.
