1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

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1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Leicester
Make a Difference, One Child at a Time with Aspire People

Location: Leicester
Working Hours: 08:30-15:30, Monday to Friday
Opportunities: Part-time and full-time roles available
Recruitment Agency: Aspire People

Are You Passionate About Helping Children Reach Their Potential?
Aspire People is recruiting dedicated, patient, and compassionate 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils across schools in Leicester.

We are looking for individuals with previous professional experience working with children who are passionate about providing personalised support to pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

If you believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed, this is your chance to make a meaningful difference through individualised support.

About the Role
As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with an individual pupil, providing tailored support to help them overcome barriers to learning, develop independence, and engage positively with school life.

Depending on the pupil's needs, you may be supporting children with autism (ASC), ADHD, communication difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, or other additional learning needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing dedicated one-to-one support throughout the school day.
Helping the pupil access lessons, complete learning activities, and achieve individual targets.
Building a trusting relationship to encourage confidence, engagement, and emotional wellbeing.
Supporting communication, social interaction, and positive behaviour.
Adapting your approach to suit the pupil's individual needs and learning style.
Helping the pupil develop independence and essential life skills.
Working collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO, and other relevant professionals.
Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
What We're Looking For
To be considered for these opportunities, you must have:

Previous professional experience working with children in a school, nursery, childcare setting, or another relevant professional environment.
A caring, patient, and empathetic approach.
The ability to build positive relationships with children and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Confidence in adapting to different situations and responding to individual needs.
A reliable, proactive, and professional attitude.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
Experience supporting children with SEN, particularly in a one-to-one capacity, is highly desirable.

Essential availability: You must be able to work within school hours of 08:30-15:30. Part-time and full-time opportunities are available, depending on the placement.

Why Work with Aspire People?
Access to 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities across Leicester.
Part-time and full-time placements available.
The opportunity to build valuable experience in special educational needs.
A rewarding role where you can see the direct impact of your support.
The chance to help pupils develop confidence, independence, and a positive attitude towards learning.
Support from a specialist education recruitment agency.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you have professional experience working with children and are passionate about providing individualised support to pupils with additional needs, we want to hear from you!


Who are Aspire People?
Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency and we specialise in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the Midlands and surrounding regions. We focus on delivering high-quality service to all candidates and clients, working closely with primary, secondary, and SEN schools to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, and administrative staff. We are fully commitment to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and a people-first approach in the education sector.
Why join Aspire People?
* Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way
* Opportunities to gain experience across a range of local settings
* Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term, and day-to-day roles.
* Competitive pay with multiple payment options
* Refer a friend scheme which can earn £100-£250 per person
* Access to free CPD and training opportunities
Next Steps
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For any questions or queries please contact Harvey on or (phone number removed)

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. 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.

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