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Specialist Teaching Learning Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 19 January 2026
Salary: £100 to £120 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 16 February 2026
Location: Leicestershire
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 200800

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Summary

Specialist Teaching Learning Assistant
Location: Leicestershire (LE7)
Pay: £100 - £120 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 - 15:30
Contract: Full-time, long term to permanent
Start Date: 2/2/26

About the Role
Long Term Futures is recruiting a Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant (STLA) for an inclusive, forward-thinking school close to (LE7) that supports children with a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. With small class sizes and high staffing levels, the school offers a structured and supportive environment that promotes both academic learning and personal development. The curriculum is highly personalised, with a strong emphasis on communication, emotional wellbeing, practical life skills and therapeutic support.

What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups throughout the school day
- Helping students develop confidence, independence and positive routines
- Encouraging engagement in learning activities and supporting progress
- Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
- Recording progress, wellbeing and key observations in line with school systems
- Supporting with personal care where required


What We're Looking For
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEN or Autism
- A calm, patient and flexible approach
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
- Relevant qualifications (Level 2 or 3 TA, CACHE or similar) are welcome but not essential
- Enhanced DBS on the Update System, 2x references and a Right to Work in the UK.
- Driving license is preferable, due to offsite visits.


About You
- Candidate must be fully compliant; this includes a DBS on the update system, and 2x references.
- A social care background is beneficial.
- Experience working in SEN, alternative provision, PRUs, or youth support settings
- Skilled in positive behaviour management with strong emotional resilience
- A Maths or Sport background is an advantage
- Calm, compassionate, and adaptable, with a genuine commitment to helping young people succeed
- Able to work independently and collaboratively within a supportive team


Why Long Term Futures
- Clear routes to progression within specialist education
- Inclusive and supportive staff team
- Free access to mental and physical wellbeing programmes
- Ongoing training and mentoring
- Immediate interviews and trial days available

Trial days and interviews are being arranged immediately.
Apply today with Long Term Futures or contact Jimmy directly to learn more about the role.

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