Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £90 to £106 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 December 2025 |
| Location: | Loughborough, Leicestershire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 196201 |
Summary
Teaching Assistant (Sports Background Desirable)
Location: Shepshed, LE12 (easily accessible from Loughborough, Leicester & Derbyshire)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:45pm (Term-Time Only)
Pay: £90 - £105 per day
Start Date: Immediate (Trial days available immediately)
Contract: Long-term to permanent
Do you have a background in sport and a passion for helping young people reach their full potential?
Are you confident, energetic, and motivated by the idea of making a real difference in education?
The Role
Long Term Futures are working with a brand-new, purpose-built SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Shepshed (LE12) that supports students aged 4-16. The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant who can bring energy, positivity, and a team-player mindset to the classroom.
Although this is not a sports role, a background in sport, coaching, or PE is highly desirable, as the skills gained through teamwork, motivation, and resilience are invaluable when supporting children with social, emotional, or behavioural needs.
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers to support learning and behaviour in class, build positive relationships, and encourage pupils to engage with their education through trust, consistency, and enthusiasm.
What You'll Be Doing:
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Supporting teachers in delivering lessons and maintaining an engaging learning environment
Supporting teachers in delivering lessons and maintaining an engaging learning environment
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Providing 1:1 and small group support for students with social, emotional, or behavioural needs
Providing 1:1 and small group support for students with social, emotional, or behavioural needs
-
Using your experience from sport or coaching to promote teamwork, motivation, and self-discipline
Using your experience from sport or coaching to promote teamwork, motivation, and self-discipline
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Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence, and emotional regulation
Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence, and emotional regulation
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Acting as a calm, consistent role model for students
Acting as a calm, consistent role model for students
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Supporting with movement breaks, physical activities, or structured play when appropriate
Supporting with movement breaks, physical activities, or structured play when appropriate
Who We're Looking For:
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Someone with a background or strong interest in sport, PE, coaching, or youth work
Someone with a background or strong interest in sport, PE, coaching, or youth work
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A patient, enthusiastic and resilient individual who can build strong relationships
A patient, enthusiastic and resilient individual who can build strong relationships
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Experience working with children or young people is desirable
Experience working with children or young people is desirable
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Willingness to apply for (or already hold) an Enhanced DBS certificate
Willingness to apply for (or already hold) an Enhanced DBS certificate
What the School Offers:
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A modern, purpose-built environment with exceptional facilities including a MUGA, sensory and calm rooms, science and art studios, music room, and outdoor learning areas
A modern, purpose-built environment with exceptional facilities including a MUGA, sensory and calm rooms, science and art studios, music room, and outdoor learning areas
-
A long-term opportunity with the potential for a permanent contract
A long-term opportunity with the potential for a permanent contract
-
Optional in-house teacher training available after 12 months in the role
Optional in-house teacher training available after 12 months in the role
-
Ongoing CPD and behaviour management training
Ongoing CPD and behaviour management training
Apply Now
This is a fantastic opportunity to use your energy and teamwork skills from sport in a rewarding classroom-based role.
Submit your CV today, and Adam from Long Term Futures will be in touch to arrange a visit and guide you through the next steps.
Location: Shepshed, LE12 (easily accessible from Loughborough, Leicester & Derbyshire)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:45pm (Term-Time Only)
Pay: £90 - £105 per day
Start Date: Immediate (Trial days available immediately)
Contract: Long-term to permanent
Do you have a background in sport and a passion for helping young people reach their full potential?
Are you confident, energetic, and motivated by the idea of making a real difference in education?
The Role
Long Term Futures are working with a brand-new, purpose-built SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Shepshed (LE12) that supports students aged 4-16. The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant who can bring energy, positivity, and a team-player mindset to the classroom.
Although this is not a sports role, a background in sport, coaching, or PE is highly desirable, as the skills gained through teamwork, motivation, and resilience are invaluable when supporting children with social, emotional, or behavioural needs.
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers to support learning and behaviour in class, build positive relationships, and encourage pupils to engage with their education through trust, consistency, and enthusiasm.
What You'll Be Doing:
-
Supporting teachers in delivering lessons and maintaining an engaging learning environment
Supporting teachers in delivering lessons and maintaining an engaging learning environment
-
Providing 1:1 and small group support for students with social, emotional, or behavioural needs
Providing 1:1 and small group support for students with social, emotional, or behavioural needs
-
Using your experience from sport or coaching to promote teamwork, motivation, and self-discipline
Using your experience from sport or coaching to promote teamwork, motivation, and self-discipline
-
Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence, and emotional regulation
Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence, and emotional regulation
-
Acting as a calm, consistent role model for students
Acting as a calm, consistent role model for students
-
Supporting with movement breaks, physical activities, or structured play when appropriate
Supporting with movement breaks, physical activities, or structured play when appropriate
Who We're Looking For:
-
Someone with a background or strong interest in sport, PE, coaching, or youth work
Someone with a background or strong interest in sport, PE, coaching, or youth work
-
A patient, enthusiastic and resilient individual who can build strong relationships
A patient, enthusiastic and resilient individual who can build strong relationships
-
Experience working with children or young people is desirable
Experience working with children or young people is desirable
-
Willingness to apply for (or already hold) an Enhanced DBS certificate
Willingness to apply for (or already hold) an Enhanced DBS certificate
What the School Offers:
-
A modern, purpose-built environment with exceptional facilities including a MUGA, sensory and calm rooms, science and art studios, music room, and outdoor learning areas
A modern, purpose-built environment with exceptional facilities including a MUGA, sensory and calm rooms, science and art studios, music room, and outdoor learning areas
-
A long-term opportunity with the potential for a permanent contract
A long-term opportunity with the potential for a permanent contract
-
Optional in-house teacher training available after 12 months in the role
Optional in-house teacher training available after 12 months in the role
-
Ongoing CPD and behaviour management training
Ongoing CPD and behaviour management training
Apply Now
This is a fantastic opportunity to use your energy and teamwork skills from sport in a rewarding classroom-based role.
Submit your CV today, and Adam from Long Term Futures will be in touch to arrange a visit and guide you through the next steps.