Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

Experienced Teaching Assistants Wanted – Join Our Supportive and Dynamic School Community!

Location: Leicester- LE4
Start Date: August 2025
Hours: Full-time and part-time roles available
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Are you a passionate and experienced Teaching Assistant ready to make a real difference in children's lives? We are looking for skilled and enthusiastic individuals to join our dedicated support team and help us create an inspiring and inclusive learning environment.

About the Role:
You will play a key role in supporting pupils across various year groups, helping to deliver high-quality teaching and learning. Whether working 1:1, in small groups, or within the classroom, your experience and insight will help every child reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils’ learning in and out of the classroom

• Assist with planning and delivering engaging activities

• Provide 1:1 or group interventions, particularly for those with additional needs

• Work closely with teachers and other professionals to ensure pupil progress

• Help to maintain a safe, positive and inclusive school environment

We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary or secondary school

• A relevant TA qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3) is desirable

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A proactive, flexible and nurturing approach

• A genuine passion for education and supporting young learners

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and collaborative school community

• Opportunities for professional development and training

• Supportive leadership and a clear vision for pupil achievement

• A role where no two days are the same – and every day makes a difference!

Interested? Apply today by attaching your CV!

Join us in shaping the future – one student at a time.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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