SEND Teaching Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £410 to £440 a week |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | LE15 6AJ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Nov 2026 |
Summary
SEND Teaching Assistant | Oakham (LE15) | Specialist SEND School | Pay: Take Home After Deductions £410-£440 Per Week | Long-Term to Permanent | Start: ASAP
Long Term Futures are recruiting an experienced and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist therapeutic school near Oakham, supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. Working within a nurturing and structured environment, you will support pupils to manage their emotions, overcome barriers to learning and build confidence and independence. You'll work closely with teachers and therapeutic professionals to help young people re-engage with education and achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs, autism, challenging behaviour and additional SEND.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, helping them develop confidence, independence and emotional resilience.
- Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour management and social communication using calm, trauma-informed approaches.
- Adapt learning activities to individual needs, encouraging engagement, progress and positive attitudes towards education.
- Work closely with teachers and therapeutic professionals to maintain a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, autism, challenging behaviour or additional SEND.
- Experience within a specialist school, alternative provision, PRU or residential care setting would be advantageous.
- A strong understanding of behaviour as communication, emotional regulation and positive behaviour support.
- A calm, patient and resilient approach, with confidence managing challenging situations and building positive relationships.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
Why Long Term Futures
- Competitive weekly take-home pay of £410-£440
- Long-term opportunity with the potential to secure a permanent position
- Experience within a highly supportive specialist SEND environment
- Access to free CPD and specialist SEND training
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
- Immediate interviews and trial days available
Trial days and interviews are being arranged immediately.
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.
Apply today with Long Term Futures or contact Jimmy directly to discuss the role or arrange a trial day.
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