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Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 16 December 2025
Salary: £103 to £110 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 13 January 2026
Location: Blaby, Leicestershire
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 197905

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Summary

Teaching Assistant
Location: LE8, Leicestershire
Pay: £103 - £110 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Long-term to permanent


About the Role
We are working with a specialist all-through school in Leicestershire that supports pupils aged 4 to 16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school provides a calm, nurturing and structured environment where pupils are supported to feel safe, understood and ready to learn.

This role is ideal for someone who is caring, adaptable and motivated to support young people to develop confidence, independence and positive relationships.



What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
- Helping pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement in learning
- Contributing to a calm, inclusive and supportive classroom environment
- Supporting the development of independence, life skills and self-confidence
- Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues


Who We're Looking For
We welcome applications from people with a range of experiences. You may have worked in education, care, youth work or support roles.
You should be:
- Patient, resilient and emotionally aware
- Comfortable supporting pupils who may find school challenging
- A good communicator who works well as part of a team
- Flexible, proactive and open to learning
- Interested in committing to a long-term role in a specialist SEMH setting


What's On Offer
- A supportive and welcoming team in a Good-rated specialist school
- A clear pathway to a permanent role
- Trial days available to help you decide if the setting is right for you



Apply today - If you're interested in supporting children and young people with SEMH needs in an inclusive and supportive environment, please apply with your CV. Millie at Long Term Futures will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

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