Teaching Assistant

senploy; Spalding; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational organization in Spalding is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children with learning difficulties and SEMH needs. This role involves providing 1:1 and small-group support, helping to deliver engaging lessons, and fostering emotional wellbeing. Ideal candidates should have a background in education, care or youth support. The position offers a long-term contract with competitive pay and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or school support staff.
• Background in care work, youth work, or creative fields is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group SEN/SEMH support.
• Help deliver engaging, practical lessons.
• Encourage emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Support life skills, independence and social development.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and support staff.

Skills

Relationship-building skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

Teaching Assistant
Location: Spalding, Lincolnshire (PE11)
Pay: £103-£110 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Contract: Long-term to permanent
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Long Term Futures are supporting a newly developed special needs school in the Spalding (PE11) area, working with children and young people aged 2-19 with a range of learning difficulties, disabilities and SEMH needs.

Pupils learn in small, highly supported groups, helping them build trust, regulate emotions and re‑engage with learning. As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting their development, confidence and independence across a varied curriculum, with a strong focus on practical life skills.

What You'll Be Doing

• 1:1 and small-group SEN/SEMH support
• Helping deliver engaging, practical lessons
• Encouraging emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour
• Supporting life skills, independence and social development
• Working with teachers, therapists and support staff

Who We'd Love to Hear From

• Teaching Assistants or school support staff
• Care workers, residential childcare, support workers
• Youth workers, mentors, sports coaches
• Mental health, wellbeing or behavioural support roles
• Creative backgrounds (Art, Music, Drama)
• Anyone with a passion for supporting young people

What We're Looking For

• Warm, trusting relationship‑building skills
• Good communication and teamwork
• Resilience, empathy and flexibility
• Commitment to safeguarding
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

Apply Today

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