Teaching Assistant (Sports Background Desirable)
Location: Shepshed (LE12) - Commutable from Leicester & Loughborough
Pay: £90 - £103.90 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (Term Time Only)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Ongoing, flexible cover opportunities with potential for longer-term placements
Do you have a background in sport, coaching or fitness and want to channel your energy into something truly rewarding?
Are you confident, enthusiastic, and motivated by the idea of helping young people achieve their potential?
The Opportunity
Long Term Futures are proud to be supporting one of our long-standing SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school partners in Shepshed (LE12). We're looking for dedicated and adaptable Teaching Assistants who can provide additional support when needed.
This role offers the chance to work with a fantastic team in a highly supportive, therapeutic environment - ideal for those from a sports or mentoring background who want to gain experience within specialist education, or for those seeking a more flexible route into a long-term role.
Why Your Sports Background Matters
You bring structure, consistency and resilience
You thrive in dynamic situations and lead by example
You understand motivation, teamwork, and positive discipline
You connect naturally with young people through energy and encouragement
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting pupils aged 4-13 with social, emotional and behavioural needs
Assisting teachers within the classroom to maintain engagement and focus
Using movement, sport and physical activity to promote regulation and wellbeing
Building strong, trusting relationships with students to encourage progress
Working collaboratively with staff to uphold a nurturing, structured environment
What We're Looking For
Experience working with children or young people (e.g. coaching, youth work or mentoring)
A calm, patient and positive approach
Flexibility and a proactive mindset
A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
Willingness to apply for (or already hold) an Enhanced DBS certificate
Why Join Long Term Futures
Work with a trusted and well-established SEMH school partner
Opportunities for flexible work that can lead to longer-term placements
Supportive consultancy and regular communication
Access to free CPD including Behaviour Management and De-escalation
Apply Today
If you're ready to use your sports background to inspire young people and gain valuable experience in a rewarding school environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your CV today, and Adam from Long Term Futures will be in touch to discuss how you can support this valued partner school