SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Leicester

Flexible Opportunities | Day-to-Day | Short-Term | Long-Term | Part-Time

Are you a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs? Are you looking for flexible opportunities where you can make a meaningful difference in pupils' lives?

We are currently recruiting experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary schools and specialist settings throughout Leicester and the surrounding areas. Opportunities are available on a day-to-day, short-term, long-term, and part-time basis.

What We Offer
Flexible day-to-day assignments
Short-term and long-term placements
Part-time opportunities available
Competitive rates of pay
Opportunities within mainstream and specialist settings
Supportive and experienced education consultants
The chance to make a positive impact on pupils' learning and development
The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs
Assist pupils in accessing learning activities and achieving their individual targets
Support the social, emotional, and academic development of pupils
Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff
Adapt learning resources and activities to meet individual needs
Promote a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
Support pupils with a range of needs, including Autism, ADHD, Speech and Language Difficulties, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

Have previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs within a school, childcare, or similar setting
Be confident supporting pupils with a variety of additional needs
Demonstrate patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Be adaptable, proactive, and reliable
Be available to work school hours of 8:30am - 3:30pm
Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one
Ideal For

This role is perfect for:

Experienced SEN Teaching Assistants
Teaching Assistants looking to specialise in SEN support
Individuals with experience supporting children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, or other additional needs
Support staff seeking flexible working opportunities
Those passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning
Why Join Us?

Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and SEN Teaching Assistants play a vital role in making that happen. Whether you're looking for flexible supply work, a long-term position, or part-time opportunities, we'll help you find a role where your skills and experience can make a real difference.

Apply Today

If you have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love 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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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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed