SEND Teaching assistant

Position Details

Job Title:

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location:

Leicester

Start Date:

September 2026

Salary: £92.63 - £100 per day

Support children and young people with a variety of additional needs, including Autism / ASD, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties. Work closely with teaching staff to provide classroom support, deliver interventions and help pupils engage positively with their learning and development.

Provide classroom support, deliver interventions, and help pupils engage positively with their learning and development.

• 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

• 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)

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.