Teaching Assistant
Location: Leicestershire (LE8)
Pay: 90 - 100 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm (term time)
Start Date: ASAP (Trial Days Available)
Contract: Long-term to permanent

About the Role

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant for a small specialist SEMH school based in the LE8 area. The school supports children who have struggled in mainstream settings, offering a highly structured, nurturing environment with very small class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio.

Students access a mix of academic lessons, outdoor learning and therapeutic activities. The school's approach is calm, consistent and tailored to each child.

What You'll Be Doing

Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs
Helping students regulate emotions and build positive behaviour routines
Supporting learning in the classroom, outdoors and during creative activities
Building strong, trusting relationships with students
Implementing personalised behaviour and learning plans
Encouraging independence, resilience and confidence

What We're Looking For

Experience supporting children or young people (school, youth work, coaching, residential care etc.)
Confident managing behaviour in a calm, supportive way
A patient, resilient and adaptable approach
Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply

Sports coaches and candidates with mentoring experience often do particularly well in this setting.

Why This Role?

Long-term role with a clear path to permanency
Supportive staff team and small, calm learning environment
Excellent training and development in SEMH and behaviour support
Trial days available so you can get a feel for the school before committing

Apply Today

If you want a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to young people with SEMH needs, send your CV today. Millie at Long Term Futures will be in touch to arrange the next steps.