Teaching Assistant - SEMH Support Location: LE8, Leicestershire Pay: £90-£100 per day Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm Start Date: November 2025 Contract: Long-Term with to permanent Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs to flourish? A welcoming, specialist all-through school (ages 4-16) in Leicestershire is seeking a dedicated and adaptable Teaching Assistant to join the team and make a genuine difference. In this role you will: Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs Assist in implementing positive behaviour strategies to promote emotional regulation, resilience and engagement in learning Help to create a calm, inclusive classroom environment Support students to build independence, life-skills and confidence Develop meaningful relationships with students and staff We're looking for someone who: Has experience working with children or young people with SEMH or SEN (desirable but not essential) Is patient, resilient and proactive Has excellent communication skills and can build strong rapport with both students and staff Is passionate about making a positive difference, thrives on variety and adapts flexibly to changing needs Wants to commit to a long-term role and grow within a specialist SEMH environment What We Offer Join a friendly, supportive team, in a good Ofsted-rated specialist school environment. Access to high-quality CPD including SEMH awareness and behaviour management training - supporting your professional development. Stable full-time hours with the opportunity to transition into a permanent position. Immediate start and trial days available now If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with SEMH needs, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV today and Millie at Long Term Futures will contact you to guide you through the next steps