Primary TA​/SEN TA

Teaching Assistant & SEN Teaching Assistant – Leicester

Aspire People are currently recruiting enthusiastic, reliable and motivated Teaching Assistants and SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary schools and specialist provisions in Leicester and surrounding areas.

We are working closely with mainstream primary schools and SEN settings across Leicester that require dedicated support staff to work with pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, as well as children with additional needs including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties and social, emotional and mental health needs.

All candidates must be able to work the school hours of 8:30am – 3:30pm.

• Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups to access learning
• Assisting class teachers with lesson delivery and classroom support
• Providing targeted SEN support where required (SEN roles)
• Helping implement individual education and behaviour plans
• Supporting pupil engagement, independence and progress
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

• Experience working with children (school-based experience preferred)
• SEN experience desirable for SEN Teaching Assistant roles
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, flexible and proactive approach
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

• Flexible short-term and long-term roles across Leicester
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Support from an experienced education recruitment consultant
• Opportunities in both mainstream and specialist settings
• Potential for permanent placements

Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate child protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.