SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) - Leicester & Surrounding Areas

Specialist SEND Schools | Supply & Permanent Opportunities

Excellent Rates of Pay

Day-to-Day | Long-Term | Part-Time | Full-Time | Temp-to-Perm | Permanent

Leicester, Wigston, Oadby, Syston, Enderby, Hinckley, Loughborough, Coalville, Market Harborough, Lutterwort and surrounding areas

Make a Difference Every Day

Mana Education is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to support pupils across specialist SEND schools and mainstream schools with additional needs.

Whether you're an experienced TA, LSA, Support Worker, Care Worker, Youth Worker, Sports Coach or looking to begin a rewarding career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Every day gives you the opportunity to build confidence, encourage independence and positively change a young person's future.

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• SEND Teaching Assistant
• SEMH Teaching Assistant
• Autism Support Assistant
• Behaviour Support Assistant
• 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
• Primary & Secondary SEN Support Roles

Experience supporting:

• Autism (ASC)
• SEMH
• ADHD
• Speech & Language Needs
• Challenging Behaviour
• MLD, SLD & PMLD
• Emotional Regulation
• Complex Needs

We also welcome applicants from:

• Care & Residential Support
• Youth Work
• Sports Coaching
• Nursery & Early Years
• Mental Health Support
• Healthcare
• Ex‑forces

You could be:

• Supporting pupils 1:1
• Working with small intervention groups
• Assisting classroom learning
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation and independence

Assignments include day-to-day supply, long-term placements and permanent opportunities across a variety of SEND settings.

This role is ideal for:

• SEN Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• Teaching Assistants
• Care & Support Workers
• Sports Coaches
• Youth Workers
• Healthcare Assistants
• Anyone passionate about supporting children with additional needs

You’ll need:

• Relevant experience supporting children or young people OR relevant experience in UK schools
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach
• Excellent communication skills
• A genuine passion for helping children achieve their potential

  Teaching Assistant qualifications are welcomed but not essential for every vacancy.

  Why Choose Mana Education
  • Excellent rates of pay
  • Weekly PAYE payroll
  • Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
  • Day-to-day, long-term and permanent opportunities
  • Friendly consultants who genuinely care about your career
  • We’ll match you with schools that suit your experience and career goals
  • Free CPD and advice for candidates considering teacher training
  • Join hundreds of education professionals already working with Mana Education
  • Trusted education recruitment specialists supporting schools for over 15 years
  • REC Audited Education Recruitment Agency
  • We never send your CV anywhere without your approval
  Career Progression

  Many of our candidates progress into:

  • HLTA
  • Behaviour Mentor
  • Learning Mentor
  • Teacher Training
  • Permanent school roles

  We’re here to help you build a rewarding career in education.

  Safeguarding

  All appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, references and safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

  Equal Opportunities

  Mana Education welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.