Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant: SEMH & Behaviour Support

Long Term Futures; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 18,450 - 22,140; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp to perm contract

Immediate interviews and trial days

Ongoing training and mentoring

Job summary

Long Term Futures are recruiting for a Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant to join a small Alternative Provision in Loughborough (LE11). You will support learners aged 11-16 with behavioural and SEMH needs, delivering one-to-one and small group sessions to boost engagement in learning.

The role offers a daily rate of £100-£120, full-time hours, and immediate trial days with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and confident supporting children during practical and outdoor activities.
• Primary school experience would be highly beneficial.
• Experience supporting young people with additional needs, behavioural challenges, or SEMH needs.
• Must have a full driving licence and be willing to obtain business insurance.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships.
• Calm, patient, and adaptable approach to supporting young people.
• Genuine passion for helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve success.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support for learners with behavioural and SEMH needs.
• Support pupils who have been excluded from mainstream schools to re-engage with learning.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and structured environment that promotes emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Support learners’ academic progress while developing confidence, resilience, and independence.
• Contribute to behaviour management strategies and positive intervention approaches across the provision.

Skills

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Patience

Outdoor activities support

Job description

Long Term Futures are recruiting for a Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant to join a small Alternative Provision in Loughborough (LE11). You will support learners aged 11-16 with behavioural and SEMH needs, delivering one-to-one and small group sessions to boost engagement in learning.

The role offers a daily rate of £100-£120, full-time hours, and immediate trial days with ongoing training and development opportunities.