Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision. Education & Training

Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision

Location: Leicester and Leicestershire

Pay: 100 - 110 per day

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (term time only)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full time, long‑term to permanent

Long Term Futures are recruiting Teaching Assistants to join several Alternative Provisions across Leicester and Leicestershire. These settings support children and young people who have been excluded from, or are unable to access, mainstream education.

Alternative Provisions offer small class sizes, high levels of staff support and a therapeutic, relationship‑based approach. The focus is on helping pupils re‑engage with learning, develop confidence and build the skills they need to make positive progress both in and out of the classroom.

This work is hands‑on, varied and incredibly rewarding for the right person.

• Providing 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils
• Helping young people manage behaviour, regulate emotions and overcome barriers
• Supporting creative, practical, vocational and physical learning activities
• Assisting with tailored behaviour and learning plans
• Working closely with teachers and support staff to promote progress and wellbeing
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive relationships

• We welcome candidates with a range of relevant experience e.g. Teaching Assistants, Sports Coach, Behaviour Mentor, Support Workers, Graduates in relevant fields.
• Resilient and calm under pressure
• Hands‑on, energetic and proactive
• Able to build rapport with pupils who may find school challenging
• Patient, adaptable and committed to making a positive impact
• Willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS

• Long‑term roles with genuine opportunities to secure permanent positions
• Supportive teams with strong staff‑to‑student ratios
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people every day
• Access to creative, therapeutic, outdoor and vocational learning opportunities
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same

If you are resilient, enthusiastic and passionate about helping young people, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV. Millie at Long Term Futures will contact shortlisted applicants to arrange the next steps.