SEN Teaching Assistant (PRIMARY)

Aspire People; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Referral bonus

Dedicated consultant support

Free CPD & training

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work across welcoming primary schools in Leicester for September 2026. Roles can be full-time or part-time, matching school hours 8:30am–3:30pm. You'll support pupils with diverse SEN, helping them achieve their potential in an inclusive environment.

The position offers flexible hours, long-term and day-to-day opportunities with dedicated consultant support and opportunities for free CPD and training.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a UK primary school is essential.
• Experience supporting children with SEN is desirable.
• Availability to work school hours (8:30am–3:30pm).
• Caring, patient and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• The right to work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN.
• Support class teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Encourage pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Help create a safe, positive and nurturing classroom environment.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, teachers and parents.
• Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of each child.

Skills

One-to-one support

Small group support

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Caring and patient

Proactive approach

Right to work in the UK

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary Schools
Location: Leicester
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time (Applicants must be available to work school hours, 8:30am - 3:30pm) Term Time Only

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Aspire People is currently recruiting experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of welcoming and supportive primary schools in Leicester from September.

Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, we have opportunities to suit your availability, provided you can work school hours (8:30am-3:30pm).

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to achieve their full potential in a positive and inclusive learning environment.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs.
• Support class teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Encourage pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Help create a safe, positive and nurturing classroom environment.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, teachers and parents.
• Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of each child.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Previous experience working in a UK primary school or nursery (essential).
• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs is desirable.
• Availability to work school hours (8:30am-3:30pm).
• A caring, patient and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• The right to work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.

Why Join Aspire People?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Long-term, short-term and day-to-day assignments.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities.
• A simple and efficient registration process.

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

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.