Specialist Teaching Learning Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £100 to £120 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | Spalding, Lincolnshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 200773 |
Summary
Specialist Teaching Learning Assistant
Location: Spalding, Lincolnshire (PE11)
Pay: £100 - £120 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 - 15:30
Contract: Full-time, long term to permanent
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Long Term Futures is recruiting a Specialist Teaching Learning Assistant (STLA) for a newly formed specialist school located in Spalding. The school supports children and young people aged 2 to 19 with autism and associated needs.
With small class sizes and high staffing levels, the school provides a structured day that supports both learning and personal development. The curriculum is highly personalised and includes a strong focus 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.
About You
- Candidate must be fully compliant; this includes a DBS on the update system, and 2x references.
- 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: Spalding, Lincolnshire (PE11)
Pay: £100 - £120 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 - 15:30
Contract: Full-time, long term to permanent
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Long Term Futures is recruiting a Specialist Teaching Learning Assistant (STLA) for a newly formed specialist school located in Spalding. The school supports children and young people aged 2 to 19 with autism and associated needs.
With small class sizes and high staffing levels, the school provides a structured day that supports both learning and personal development. The curriculum is highly personalised and includes a strong focus 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.
About You
- Candidate must be fully compliant; this includes a DBS on the update system, and 2x references.
- 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.