Teaching Assistant
Location: Spalding, Lincolnshire (PE11)
Pay: £103-£110 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Contract: Long-term to permanent
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Long Term Futures are supporting a newly developed special needs school in the Spalding (PE11) area, working with children and young people aged 2-19 with a range of learning difficulties, disabilities and SEMH needs.
Pupils learn in small, highly supported groups, helping them build trust, regulate emotions and re-engage with learning. As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting their development, confidence and independence across a varied curriculum, with a strong focus on practical life skills.
What You'll Be Doing
* 1:1 and small-group SEN/SEMH support
* Helping deliver engaging, practical lessons
* Encouraging emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour
* Supporting life skills, independence and social development
* Working with teachers, therapists and support staff
Who We'd Love to Hear From
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including:
* Teaching Assistants or school support staff
* Care workers, residential childcare, support workers
* Youth workers, mentors, sports coaches
* Mental health, wellbeing or behavioural support roles
* Creative backgrounds (Art, Music, Drama)
* Anyone with a passion for supporting young people
What We're Looking For
* Warm, trusting relationship-building skills
* Good communication and teamwork
* Resilience, empathy and flexibility
* Commitment to safeguarding
* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
Easily commutable from Spalding, Pinchbeck, Holbeach, Crowland, Bourne, Surfleet, Gosberton, Donington and neighbouring villages across the PE11 and PE10 areas.
Apply Today
Send your CV today. Millie will be in touch to arrange the next steps.