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