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Teaching Assistant

Manylion swydd
Dyddiad hysbysebu: 30 Awst 2025
Cyflog: £90 i £103.90 bob dydd
Oriau: Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau: 26 Medi 2025
Lleoliad: Leicester, Leicestershire
Cwmni: senploy
Math o swydd: Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd: 186714

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Teaching Assistant (SEMH)
Location: Leicestershire (LE18)
Salary: £95-£103.90 per day
Contract Type: Long-term with potential to become permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

A specialist school in Leicestershire, rated 'Good' by Ofsted and catering for pupils aged 4-16, is looking for a caring and flexible Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people who benefit from a structured, nurturing environment.

About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
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Support children with SEMH needs in both 1-1 and small group settings


Support children with SEMH needs in both 1-1 and small group settings
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Work alongside teachers to help students manage behaviour and emotions effectively


Work alongside teachers to help students manage behaviour and emotions effectively
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Encourage students to develop essential social and life skills


Encourage students to develop essential social and life skills
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Assist with learning activities to ensure all students can engage with the curriculum


Assist with learning activities to ensure all students can engage with the curriculum
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Promote inclusion and provide consistent encouragement to help students reach their potential


Promote inclusion and provide consistent encouragement to help students reach their potential

This long-term role offers a clear pathway to a permanent Teaching Assistant position within a forward-thinking school environment.

Key Responsibilities:
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Provide personalised support for pupils with SEMH needs, both individually and in groups


Provide personalised support for pupils with SEMH needs, both individually and in groups
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Assist students in managing their emotions and behaviour using positive strategies


Assist students in managing their emotions and behaviour using positive strategies
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Help create a safe, calm and respectful classroom atmosphere


Help create a safe, calm and respectful classroom atmosphere
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Work collaboratively with staff to implement tailored support plans


Work collaboratively with staff to implement tailored support plans
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Encourage independence, resilience and confidence in all learners


Encourage independence, resilience and confidence in all learners
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Support positive behaviour management and help remove barriers to learning


Support positive behaviour management and help remove barriers to learning

What We're Looking For:
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Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant supporting children with SEMH or SEN


Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant supporting children with SEMH or SEN
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A genuine commitment to helping young people with social, emotional and mental health needs thrive


A genuine commitment to helping young people with social, emotional and mental health needs thrive
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Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with pupils, staff and families


Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with pupils, staff and families

Why Join This School?
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Work in a beautiful countryside setting that inspires learning and personal growth


Work in a beautiful countryside setting that inspires learning and personal growth
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Join a specialist school with an Ofsted 'Good' rating


Join a specialist school with an Ofsted 'Good' rating
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Consistent, full-time Teaching Assistant work with the potential for a permanent role


Consistent, full-time Teaching Assistant work with the potential for a permanent role
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Free CPD training, including Behaviour Management and SEMH-focused courses


Free CPD training, including Behaviour Management and SEMH-focused courses
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Be part of a dedicated and inclusive team committed to emotional wellbeing and academic success


Be part of a dedicated and inclusive team committed to emotional wellbeing and academic success

If you are passionate about becoming a Teaching Assistant who makes a genuine impact, apply today by submitting your CV. Adam at Long Term Futures will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

If this SEMH Teaching Assistant role isn't the right fit, we have a wide range of other Teaching Assistant opportunities across the Midlands - get in touch to explore more options.

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