Teaching Assistant

Long Term Futures Ltd; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational provider is seeking a Teaching Assistant in Loughborough to support students with SEMH needs. This long-term position involves assisting in lessons and promoting positive behavioral development. Ideal candidates should have experience with children, strong communication skills, and a patient approach. Enhanced DBS is required. A nurturing environment awaits within a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a SEMH or SEN setting is an advantage.
• Enhanced DBS required, or willing to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to students with SEMH needs.
• Assist teachers in delivering structured lessons.
• Promote positive behavior and emotional development.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Strong communication skills

Patient and calm approach

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Loughborough/Leicestershire (LE12)

Pay: £90 - £100 per day

Start Date: Interview arranged Asap

Contract: Long-term to permanent

Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:15am - 16:30pm, Friday: 8:15am - 3:15pm

About the Role

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a specialist SEMH environment?

We are partnered with a respected SEMH school located in a small village in Leicestershire (LE12). This specialist SEMH school supports pupils aged 7-16, providing a nurturing, therapeutic environment tailored to their needs. Students are taught in small groups with high levels of staff support, enabling them to build trust, regulate their emotions and re-engage positively with learning.

The successful candidate will be able to build positive relationships and use a range of strategies to keep pupils engaged. You will be supporting students across a wide range of lessons including Life Skills, PE, Art, Cooking and Forest School.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing dedicated support to students with SEMH needs through 1:1 and small-group work
• Assisting class teachers in delivering engaging and structured lessons
• Promoting positive behaviour, resilience and emotional development
• Helping students build essential social, life and learning skills
• Contributing to classroom management, safe learning environments and pupil wellbeing

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a SEMH or SEN setting
• Patient, calm and adaptable approach with a genuine interest in supporting young learners
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Enhanced DBS required (or willing to apply)

Why Join?

• Long Term to permanent position, providing consistency for you and the school
• Join a school committed to providing exceptional support and outcomes for students
• Opportunity to grow professionally through CPD and meaningful engagement

How to Apply

Send your CV today. Suitable applicants will be contacted by Millie to arrange the next steps