SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant |
Location: Leicester (LE8) |
Pay rate: £110 - £125 |
Full Time | Temp to Perm

SEN Teaching Assistant | Leicester (LE8) | £110 - £125 | Full Time | Interviews commencing ASAP | Temp to Perm

We are currently on the look out for a committed and enthusiastic SEN Teaching assistant to join a specialist SEN School based in the Leicester area (LE8).
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and supportive learning environment dedicated to enabling young people to overcome barriers and reach their full potential. The provision caters for pupils aged 11-16 with a diverse range of additional needs, including autism, SEMH, communication challenges, and complex learning difficulties, all supported through Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

About the role:

• Provide 1:1 tailored and small group support for pupils with learning difficulties. This is across the years 11-16-year-olds
• Demonstrate empathy with and an appreciation of the care needs of students
• Implement specific interventions to meet student needs
• Work collaboratively with teachers, professionals and families to deliver personalised learning plans
• Inspire trust and confidence in students and colleagues
• Engage and motivate students

About You:

• Experience in supporting pupils with additional needs in school or youth work setting
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build trust with students
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach to challenges
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed academically and personally
• Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school community
• Have a clear and precise understanding of how children with special needs, Autism and complex behaviour learn.

Why Join

• Competitive salary
• Strong focus on wellbeing and professional development
• Access to CPD via a national training platform
• Employer pension contributions and health and wellbeing membership options
• Collaborative team culture where staff feel valued.
• Free car parking and flexible working hours.
• Be part of a school where every member of staff plays a vital role in shaping confident, independent learners
• Join a forward-thinking team with a shared mission to inspire ambition, develop character, and foster belonging
• Benefit from training, mentoring, and opportunities to progress within the Trust

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 to discuss the role or arrange a trial day.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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