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Teaching Assistant

Job in Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listing for: Witherslack Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 27528 GBP Yearly GBP 27528.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Leicester Forest East

Job Overview

Up to £27,528 + Excellent Benefits

Please Note:

This is a maternity cover role finishing July 2027.

Responsibilities
  • Support children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
  • Assist teachers in the classroom to facilitate learning and development.
  • Build and maintain relationships with pupils, promoting confidence and resilience.
  • Collaborate with pastoral and therapy teams to support pupils' academic, emotional, and personal development.
  • Provide support during lessons, break times and special activities.
  • Maintain a positive and inclusive environment.
Qualifications
  • Positive, can‑do attitude and willingness to support teachers and pupils.
  • Ideally some experience working in a classroom; if not, willingness to undertake training.
  • Genuine passion for supporting children to learn.
  • Flexibility and willingness to work closely with therapists.
  • Dedication and resilience.
Benefits
  • Full induction and on‑the‑job training.
  • Full school holidays.
  • Opportunities for career progression within the group.
  • Flexible benefits, such as adjustable life insurance.
  • Well‑being support and employee assistance.
  • Medical cover for optician and dentist appointments and high‑street discounts.
  • Beautiful working environments with the best facilities.
  • Recommendation‑a‑friend scheme offering a £1,000 bonus for each referral.
  • Contributory pension matched up to 5%.
Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way.

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search.

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