Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant
Location: Grantham, Lincolnshire (NG31)
Pay: £90 -£95 per day (PAYE)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (Term-time only)
Contract: Long-term with the potential to go permanent
Start Date: September 2025

Long Term Futures is working with a specialist SEMH school in Grantham, part of a respected Multi-Academy Trust with a reputation for putting students' needs at the heart of everything they do. The school supports children and young people aged 5-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, providing a safe, nurturing and structured environment that enables every learner to thrive.

In this role, you will:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Assist teachers with engaging and creative lesson delivery.
• Promote emotional wellbeing, resilience and positive behaviour.
• Help students develop social skills and self-confidence.
• Support behaviour management in a calm, consistent and encouraging way.
• Supervise pupils during learning activities, break times and off-site trips.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEMH or SEN needs (highly desirable)
• Has experience in a related field such as care, youth work, probation services, sports coaching or other roles involving children, young people or vulnerable individuals.
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with students.
• Remains calm, patient and positive, even in challenging situations.
• Works well as part of a collaborative, supportive team.

Why join Long Term Futures?

• Competitive daily rate and long-term stability, with a permanent role available.
• Access to free online CPD.
• Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.

Apply today: Send us your CV and Millie from Long Term Futures will contact you to arrange the next steps.