SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT
Advertised by Aspire People
- Location
- Leicester, Leicestershire
- Salary
- £90 - £112 a day
- Job type
- Permanent
- Sector
- Education
- Posted
- 15 October 2026
Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant - LeicesterJoin Aspire People and Make a Difference Every Day
Agency: Aspire People
Location: Leicester
Working Hours: 08:30-15:30, Monday to Friday
Contract Options: Part-time and full-time opportunities available
Are you passionate about helping children thrive?
Aspire People is looking for caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support schools across Leicester.
We have part-time and full-time opportunities available for individuals with professional experience working with children who are passionate about helping pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) reach their full potential.
If you are patient, adaptable, and committed to making a positive difference in children's lives, we want to hear from you!
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant working through Aspire People, you will support pupils with additional needs in a school setting, helping them access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their individual goals.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
Supporting children with autism (ASC), ADHD, communication difficulties, and other special educational needs.
Assisting pupils with classroom activities and adapting support to meet their individual learning needs.
Encouraging positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and social development.
Working closely with teachers and other school staff to provide effective support.
Creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
Promoting pupils' independence, confidence, and engagement in learning.
What We Are Looking For
To be considered for this role, you must have:
Previous professional experience working with children in a school, nursery, childcare setting, or another relevant professional environment.
A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
A patient, caring, and understanding approach.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to adapt to different pupils' needs and work effectively as part of a team.
A reliable, proactive, and professional attitude.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
Experience working with children with SEN is desirable.
Important: You must be available to work within the school hours of 08:30-15:30. Part-time and full-time opportunities are available, depending on the placement.
Why Work with Aspire People?
Opportunities to work in local schools across Leicester.
Part-time and full-time roles to suit your availability.
The chance to make a genuine difference in pupils' educational journeys.
Valuable experience in the education and SEN sector.
Opportunities to develop your skills and build your education career.
Support from a specialist education recruitment agency.
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
Get in touch with an up to date CV! Simple.
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.
Reference 225728064
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