Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEMH School
Location: NG13, Nottinghamshire
Pay: £90-£100 per day (via PAYE - no umbrella deductions)
Start Date: ASAP or September 2025
Hours: 08:30 - 16:15, Monday to Friday | Term Time Only

Candidate Location: Commutable from Bingham, Lowdham, Burton Joyce, Cotgrave, Melton Mowbray, Radcliffe-on-Trent and other surrounding areas.

Are you working in care or support-and ready for a fresh, fulfilling career in education?

Long Term Futures is excited to offer an opportunity for compassionate and resilient individuals to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school in the NG13 area of Nottinghamshire.

Set in a therapeutic farm-based environment, this independent school supports children and young people aged 7-18 who face emotional and behavioural challenges. The school offers a strengths-based approach, integrating outdoor learning and animal-assisted therapy into its curriculum.

Due to expansion, the school are looking to appoint:

1x Teaching Assistant to start ASAP
1x Teaching Assistant to start in September 2025

Role Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to students with SEMH needs.
Build strong, trusting relationships to help students feel safe and understood.
Work closely with teachers and therapists to support learning and emotional development.
Help implement strategies that encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
Promote a calm and inclusive classroom atmosphere.

We are particularly keen to hear from those with experience in:

Care settings (e.g. residential care, child/adult support, social care)
Support roles (mental health, learning disabilities, family support)
Youth work, coaching, or similar people-facing professions
No school experience? No problem. If you bring empathy, patience, and emotional resilience, this role is a great fit for you.

Why Join This School?

Long-term role with the potential to become permanent
Welcoming, values-driven team who will invest in your growth
Visit the school before committing to make sure it's the right fit
Therapeutic setting - A peaceful, natural learning environment with outdoor and farm-based activities
Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people

Apply Today!

If you're ready to use your care or support background to change lives - this could be the perfect step forward. Submit your CV now and if shortlisted, Millie at Long Term Futures will be in touch to discuss the next steps