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Teaching Assistant

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Posting date: 30 August 2025
Salary: £90 to £105 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 26 September 2025
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 186744

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Summary

Teaching Assistant - PRU (SEMH Support)
Location: Leicester, LE5
Pay: £90-£105 per day (PAYE)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15 am - 3:45 pm | Term time only
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long term with the potential to go permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Leicester. The provision supports pupils aged 5-11 who have been excluded or are unable to access mainstream education, with many students having social, emotional and behavioural needs.

The team works with small groups and on a 1:1 basis, focusing on re-engagement, emotional regulation and helping pupils develop positive routines for learning. This is a challenging but incredibly rewarding role for someone who is committed to making a real difference.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs
- Use de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies to manage challenging situations
- Support emotional wellbeing, resilience and self-regulation
- Collaborate with teachers and support staff to deliver consistent strategies
- Build positive, trusting relationships to help students feel safe and supported

What We're Looking For
- Essential: Experience working with children with SEMH, SEN or challenging behaviours in an education setting
- Team Teach training is highly desirable
- A calm, patient and resilient approach, even in high-pressure situations
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust quickly
- Commitment to helping vulnerable pupils re-engage with learning

Why Join?
- Consistent, full-time role, on a long term to permanent basis
- Competitive daily rate via PAYE - no umbrella deductions
- Free CPD training, including behaviour management and SEMH awareness
- Join a small, supportive team making a real difference every day

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If you're ready to take on a rewarding role supporting children in a PRU setting, submit your CV today. Adam at Long Term Futures will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

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