Teaching Assistant - Endeavour SEMH

Lionheart Teach; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Leicester is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning activities within a part-time, fixed-term role. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a teacher, assisting with individual and small group support for pupils with Social Emotional Mental Health needs. Salary is £13.46 per hour, with approximately 16 hours per week, and the contract lasts until August 2026. An early application is encouraged as interviews will be held as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with Social Emotional Mental Health needs preferable.
• Ability to follow teacher instructions and academy policies.
• Commitment to promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for teaching and learning activities.
• Assist in managing behavior and support pupils’ needs.
• Work under the supervision of a teacher.

Skills

Support for teaching and learning

Ability to work with individuals/small groups

Communication skills

Understanding of SEMH needs

Job description

* Teaching Assistant - Endeavour SEMHFast Apply# Teaching Assistant - Endeavour SEMHEmployerLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeContract Length: Fixed term until 20.08.26Salary: £13.46 per hourPosted: 9th January 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 23rd January 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1528741Job Reference: CEDENDTA2026Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Contract Length: Fixed term until 20.08.26* Job ID: 1528741* Share :**Teaching Assistant - Endeavour**The Cedars Academy is an 11 to 18 academy in Birstall that is committed to exacting high standards, raising attainment and demanding creative excellence from its staff and pupils. At the Cedars Academy we are driven to ensure pupil success is at the core of all our work. We provide a vibrant and engaging curriculum which promotes the love of learning, and prepares young people for the next steps in their lives.Endeavour is a Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) resource base on the Cedars Academy site that caters for young people with Education Health and Care plans. At Endeavour, we provide the very best of our broad, balanced and challenging Lionheart curriculum. We offer bespoke packages that aim to support our pupils to feel included, safe and secure.**We are currently looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant on a fixed term contract to start as soon as possible.**The role will work under the direct supervision of a teacher to provide support for teaching and learning and associated activities in accordance with academy policies and procedures. This may include providing general support for whole class learning activities, or supporting individuals and or small groups of pupils.Based at The Cedars Academy in Birstall, Leicestershire and part of the Lionheart Educational Trust**Approximately 16 hours per week – days and hours to be agreed with successful candidate.****Grade 6 pay point 9 - £13.46 per hour****Fixed term contract until 20 August 2026.****Interview date: as soon as possible**This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced disclosure and criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close applications and interview early if we receive a high volume of applicants.The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:The Cedars is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### The Cedars AcademyPart of### Lionheart Educational Trust