Teaching Assistant. Education & Training

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.

• 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 outdoors

• 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 progress

• 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

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.