Teaching Assistant - SEMH Support
Location: Sleaford NG34
Pay: £90 - £106 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:45pm (term-time)
Contract: Long-term to permanent
Start: ASAP
A Role with Real Purpose
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to support young people who benefit from steady guidance, clear routines and a supportive environment. You will be joining a specialist SEMH setting where relationships, emotional understanding and consistency are at the heart of everything they do. We are looking for someone who enjoys building connections, brings a calm and encouraging approach, and is committed to helping pupils develop confidence, emotional regulation and a sense of success.
If you have experience in education, youth work or supporting individuals with additional needs, this role could be the next step in your career.
What You'll Be Doing
Providing reliable 1:1 and small-group support tailored to pupils with SEMH needs
Assisting with structured activities and personalised learning tasks
Building trusting relationships that help pupils feel grounded and understood
Encouraging positive choices through supportive, nurturing strategies
Contributing to a classroom atmosphere that feels consistent, safe and predictable
Getting involved in practical, hands-on learning both indoors and outdoorsWhat We're Looking For
Experience working with children or young people, ideally in education or SEND
Confidence supporting SEMH needs or behaviour-related challenges
A warm, steady approach and the ability to stay composed in busy situations
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
A genuine commitment to helping young people overcome barriers and progressWhat You'll Gain
An immediate or near-term start
A supportive, experienced team who place pupil wellbeing first
Opportunities to progress into HLTA roles, specialist training or permanent posts
Regular and consistent term-time hours and competitive daily pay
Dedicated and ongoing guidance and support Apply Today
If you want to make a meaningful impact in a specialist SEMH environment and contribute to a team built on consistency and compassion, we would love to hear from you.
Send your CV, and Ella at Long Term Futures will be in touch to discuss the next steps