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Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 90 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Teaching Assistant - Pupil Referral Unit
Location: Leicester, LE5
Pay: £90 - £100 per day (PAYE)
Start Date: September 2025
Hours: Full-time, 8:30am - 3:30pm | Term-Time Only
Contract: Long-term to permanent
The Role:
Long Term Futures is working with a pupil referral unit (PRU) based in LE5, Leicester, to recruit a full-time Teaching Assistant. This specialist setting supports primary-aged pupils (5-11 years) who are currently unable to access mainstream education.
The school is looking for someone confident, patient and consistent to support students with a range of emotional and behavioural needs. The role is initially until the end of the academic year, with a permanent role available after this time.
Main Responsibilities:
Provide 1-1 support for pupils who require help managing behaviour and emotions
Work closely with individual students or small groups, offering guidance and encouragement
Help implement positive behaviour strategies and support pupils in regulating their responses
Build trusted relationships to help students feel safe, calm and ready to learn
Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to maintain consistent approaches
Who We're Looking For:
Experience in education, youth work, residential care or similar roles where behaviour support is key
A calm, confident and nurturing approach, especially in challenging situations
Knowledge of behaviour intervention strategies and trauma-informed practice is beneficial
A strong commitment to helping children with additional needs access meaningful education
What We Offer:
A consistent, long-term opportunity with the chance to secure a permanent role
Free CPD training including behaviour management and autism awareness
A welcoming school, with supportive staff and SLT
Interested?
Apply today by submitting your CV. Millie from Long Term Futures will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
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