Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant - SEMH Specialist School
Location: Leicestershire (LE8)
Pay: £103-£110 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-term with the opportunity to become permanent
We are working in partnership with a small, specialist SEMH school in the LE8 area to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant . The school supports pupils who have found mainstream education challenging and provides a calm, structured, and nurturing environment with very small class sizes and high levels of individual support.
Pupils follow a personalised curriculum that combines academic learning with outdoor activities and wellbeing-focused sessions. Strong relationships, clear routines, and consistency are central to helping pupils regulate emotions, build confidence, and re-engage with learning.
Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Teaching Assistant, you will:
Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs
Support emotional regulation, routines, and positive behaviour strategies
Assist learning across classroom-based, outdoor, and practical activities
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
Follow individual support plans and contribute to progress tracking
Encourage confidence, resilience, independence, and engagement
Experience supporting children or young people (education, care, youth work, mentoring, coaching, sports, or similar)
Confidence managing behaviour in a calm, consistent, and supportive manner
A patient, resilient, and adaptable approach
An enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
Long-term role with a clear pathway to a permanent position
Small, supportive setting with a positive and collaborative staff culture
Ongoing training and professional development in SEMH and behaviour support
Trial days available, giving you the opportunity to experience the setting before committing
If you're looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant role supporting young people with SEMH needs, apply today with your CV. We will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
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