Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant, SEND School (Leicester – LE3)

Start Date: April 2026 or Immediate

Contract: Full-Time (37.5 Hours a Week), Term Time Only

Pay: £92.62–£100 per day (PAYE – no umbrella deductions) / approx. £463–£500 weekly

Job Description:

We are working with a SEND School in Leicester who are seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs. The school provides a structured and supportive learning environment.

You will work on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to support learning and development.

Key Requirements:

• Experience supporting SEND pupils

• Patient and supportive approach

• Two recent and relevant references

• Right to work in the UK

Benefits of working for justteachers:

• Competitive pay rates

• Weekly PAYE Pay – no umbrella deductions

• Dedicated specialist consultants

• Access to our CPD hub – training including Safeguarding, Cyber Security, Autism Awareness, De-Escalation and many others

• Access to exclusive roles in Primary, Secondary and SEND Schools across the Midlands

• Tailored in-house training

• Referral Scheme

Apply Now:

If you're ready to support pupils in Leicester, we’d love to hear from you.

Safeguarding:

• All applicants must hold (or apply for) an enhanced DBS subscribed to the update service and show commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.