Teaching Assistant
Location: Loughborough/Leicestershire (LE12)
Pay: £90 - £100 per day
Start Date: Interview arranged Asap
Contract: Long-term to permanent
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:15am - 16:30pm, Friday: 8:15am - 3:15pm

About the Role

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a specialist SEMH environment?

We are partnered with a respected SEMH school located in a small village in Leicestershire (LE12). This specialist SEMH school supports pupils aged 7-16, providing a nurturing, therapeutic environment tailored to their needs. Students are taught in small groups with high levels of staff support, enabling them to build trust, regulate their emotions and re-engage positively with learning.

The successful candidate will be able to build positive relationships and use a range of strategies to keep pupils engaged. You will be supporting students across a wide range of lessons including Life Skills, PE, Art, Cooking and Forest School.

What You'll Be Doing

Providing dedicated support to students with SEMH needs through 1:1 and small-group work
Assisting class teachers in delivering engaging and structured lessons
Promoting positive behaviour, resilience and emotional development
Helping students build essential social, life and learning skills
Contributing to classroom management, safe learning environments and pupil wellbeing

What We're Looking For

Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a SEMH or SEN setting
Patient, calm and adaptable approach with a genuine interest in supporting young learners
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Enhanced DBS required (or willing to apply)

Why Join?

Long Term to permanent position, providing consistency for you and the school
Join a school committed to providing exceptional support and outcomes for students
Opportunity to grow professionally through CPD and meaningful engagement

How to Apply

Send your CV today. Suitable applicants will be contacted by Millie to arrange the next steps