SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in Leicester seeks dedicated Teaching Assistants for a new specialist school opening in September 2025. This permanent role offers the chance to support young people with Special Educational Needs in a nurturing environment, with a focus on individualised education and holistic development.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive school culture

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN/SEMH is highly desirable.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ learning and well-being under guidance of teaching staff.
• Assist in the implementation of individual education and behaviour plans.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support tailored to pupils’ specific needs.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualification (Teaching Assistant, Childcare, Health & Social Care)

Job description

Role: Teaching Assistant
School Type: New Specialist SEN/SEMH School
Area: Leicester
Contract: Fulltime, Permanent
Start: September 2025 Start

A highly reputable and rapidly growing specialist school group is seeking passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join the team at their brand-new school opening in Leicester in September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking educational setting that is committed to transforming the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a permanent role offering a negotiable salary dependent on experience.

About the School:

The new provision in Leicester is the latest addition to a well-established group of specialist schools recognised for their child-centred ethos, therapeutic approach, and commitment to excellence in SEN and SEMH education. The school will cater for a small number of pupils in a nurturing, inclusive, and structured environment where every child is valued and supported to reach their full potential.

Role Responsibilities:

• Work under the guidance of teaching staff to support pupils’ learning and well-being.
• Assist in the implementation of individual education and behaviour plans.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support tailored to pupils’ specific needs.
• Help create a safe, stimulating, and supportive learning environment.
• Support pupils with daily routines and transitions throughout the school day.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to support holistic development.
• Promote positive behaviour and model appropriate emotional regulation strategies.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN/SEMH (in school or alternative settings) is highly desirable.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils and staff.
• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic educational environment.
• A relevant Level 2 or 3 qualification (e.g., Teaching Assistant, Childcare, Health & Social Care) is beneficial but not essential.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What’s On Offer:

• A supportive, values-driven school culture.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing school group.
• A chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new, purpose-led school from the outset. Candidates who are passionate about inclusion, driven by positive outcomes, and eager to support pupils with complex needs are encouraged to apply.

Applications are now open for a September 2025 start.

The employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and references will be required for successful applicants.

For immediate consideration, please apply directly with an up-to-date copy of your CV, highlighting your contact details, relevant employment history and qualifications.

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