SEND Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Melton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training

Immediate interviews

Trial days

Supportive environment

Job summary

Long Term Futures is seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist therapeutic school near Oakham (LE15). You will support pupils with SEMH, autism and other SEND needs, delivering 1:1 and small-group support in a nurturing, trauma‑informed environment.

Working alongside teachers and therapeutic staff, you’ll help pupils regulate emotions, build confidence and re-engage with learning, with immediate interviews and trial days available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH, autism or SEND in a school or equivalent setting.
• Calm, patient approach with strong communication and teamwork.
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed practice and behaviour as communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for SEMH pupils.
• Build positive relationships to foster confidence and independence.
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour management using trauma‑informed approaches.
• Adapt activities to individual needs to encourage engagement and progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to maintain a safe learning environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

Autism understanding

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Teamwork & communication

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant | Oakham (LE15) | Specialist SEND School | Pay: Take Home After Deductions £410-£440 Per Week | Long-Term to Permanent | Start: ASAP

Long Term Futures are recruiting an experienced and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist therapeutic school near Oakham, supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. Working within a nurturing and structured environment, you will support pupils to manage their emotions, overcome barriers to learning and build confidence and independence. You'll work closely with teachers and therapeutic professionals to help young people re-engage with education and achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• - Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs, autism, challenging behaviour and additional SEND.
• - Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, helping them develop confidence, independence and emotional resilience.
• - Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour management and social communication using calm, trauma-informed approaches.
• - Adapt learning activities to individual needs, encouraging engagement, progress and positive attitudes towards education.
• - Work closely with teachers and therapeutic professionals to maintain a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.

What We're Looking For

• - Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, autism, challenging behaviour or additional SEND.
• - Experience within a specialist school, alternative provision, PRU or residential care setting would be advantageous.
• - A strong understanding of behaviour as communication, emotional regulation and positive behaviour support.
• - A calm, patient and resilient approach, with confidence managing challenging situations and building positive relationships.
• - Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

Why Long Term Futures

• - Competitive weekly take-home pay of £410-£440
• - Long-term opportunity with the potential to secure a permanent position
• - Experience within a highly supportive specialist SEND environment
• - Access to free CPD and specialist SEND training
• - Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• - Immediate interviews and trial days available

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.