SEMH Teaching Assistant - Small Groups & Wellbeing

Long Term Futures Ltd; Grantham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures Ltd is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a small specialist SEMH school in Grantham (NG31). The role is long-term to permanent, paying £100-£115 per day, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm. Start date ASAP with ongoing training and development in SEMH and behaviour support.

You will deliver 1:1 and small-group support, assist with emotional regulation, and follow individual plans in a calm, structured environment with strong staff backing.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in education, care, youth work or mentoring.
• Ability to manage behaviour calmly and consistently.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable approach.
• Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to apply.
• Applicants from sports coaching or mentoring backgrounds encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Support emotional regulation, routines and positive behaviour strategies
• Assist learning across classroom, outdoor and practical activities
• Build consistent, trusting relationships with pupils
• Follow individual support plans and contribute to progress tracking
• Encourage confidence, resilience, independence and engagement

Skills

Behaviour management

Patience and resilience

Adaptability

DBS clearance

Job description

Long Term Futures Ltd is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a small specialist SEMH school in Grantham (NG31). The role is long-term to permanent, paying £100-£115 per day, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm. Start date ASAP with ongoing training and development in SEMH and behaviour support.

You will deliver 1:1 and small-group support, assist with emotional regulation, and follow individual plans in a calm, structured environment with strong staff backing.