Teaching Assistant (Sports Background Desirable) Location: Shepshed (LE12) - Commutable from Leicester & Loughborough Pay: 90 - 103.90 per day Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (Term Time Only) Start Date: ASAP Contract: Ongoing, flexible cover opportunities with potential for longer-term placements

Do you have a background in sport, coaching or fitness and want to channel your energy into something truly rewarding? Are you confident, enthusiastic, and motivated by the idea of helping young people achieve their potential?

Long Term Futures are proud to be supporting one of our long-standing SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school partners in Shepshed (LE12). We're looking for dedicated and adaptable Teaching Assistants who can provide additional support when needed.

This role offers the chance to work with a fantastic team in a highly supportive, therapeutic environment - ideal for those from a sports or mentoring background who want to gain experience within specialist education, or for those seeking a more flexible route into a long-term role.

• You bring structure, consistency and resilience

• You thrive in dynamic situations and lead by example

• You understand motivation, teamwork, and positive discipline

• You connect naturally with young people through energy and encouragement

• Supporting pupils aged 4-13 with social, emotional and behavioural needs

• Assisting teachers within the classroom to maintain engagement and focus

• Using movement, sport and physical activity to promote regulation and wellbeing

• Building strong, trusting relationships with students to encourage progress

• Working collaboratively with staff to uphold a nurturing, structured environment

• Experience working with children or young people (e.g. coaching, youth work or mentoring)

• A calm, patient and positive approach

• Flexibility and a proactive mindset

• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

• Willingness to apply for (or already hold) an Enhanced DBS certificate

• Work with a trusted and well-established SEMH school partner

• Opportunities for flexible work that can lead to longer-term placements

• Supportive consultancy and regular communication

• Access to free CPD including Behaviour Management and De-escalation

If you're ready to use your sports background to inspire young people and gain valuable experience in a rewarding school environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today, and Adam from Long Term Futures will be in touch to discuss how you can support this valued partner school.