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SEND Teaching assistant

Job in Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listing for: TeacherActive
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-30
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20000 - 26000 GBP Yearly GBP 20000.00 26000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Leicester Forest East

Do you have experience supporting children and young people with additional needs?

Are you passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential?

Do you have the patience, resilience and adaptability required to thrive in a SEND environment?

Teacher Active is proud to be working with a range of fantastic schools and specialist provisions across Leicester that are committed to delivering inclusive and supportive learning environments. These settings place a strong emphasis on pupil wellbeing, personal development and creating opportunities for every child to succeed.

We are looking to recruit a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with a variety of additional needs including Autism / ASD, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will work closely with teaching staff to provide classroom support, deliver interventions and help pupils engage positively with their learning and development.

Qualifications
  • Experience working with children or young people with SEND
  • A good understanding of additional needs including Autism / ASD, ADHD, SEMH or learning difficulties
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • The ability to remain calm and positive in challenging situations
  • A patient, caring and adaptable approach
  • A genuine passion for supporting children and young people to achieve their goals
Benefits
  • A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
  • Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
  • CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
  • Market leading rates of pay
  • Teacher Active Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

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Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

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