SEMH Teaching Assistant, North West Leicestershire

  • Location: North West Leicestershire
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £92.63 per day
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
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Job Description

We’re currently recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils across schools in Castle Donington and surrounding areas.

This role involves supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them feel safe, supported, and engaged throughout the school day.

You may be working on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, supporting pupils both inside and outside of the classroom.

What we’re looking for

We’d love to hear from you if you:

  • Have at least 6 months’ experience working with children with SEN, SEMH, or within a similar support-based role
  • Are calm, patient, and resilient
  • Can build positive relationships and maintain boundaries
  • Are passionate about supporting young people who may need extra guidance and consistency

Experience in education, care, youth work, support work, or behaviour support is highly valued.

Location: Castle Donington, Leicestershire and surrounding areas
Hours: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Pay: £92.63 – £100 per day (depending on experience)

All roles are subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
  • We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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