SEN Teaching Assistant (PRIMARY)

Aspire People; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 13,837 - 21,217; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Flexible hours

Consultant support

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to work across welcoming primary schools in Leicester from September.

Choose full-time or part-time roles that fit school hours (8:30am–3:30pm) during term time. You will support pupils with a range of needs, helping them reach their full potential in an inclusive learning environment. The position offers local opportunities with consultant support and ongoing CPD.

Qualifications

• Experience in a UK primary school or nursery is essential.
• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs is desirable.
• Availability to work school hours (8:30am–3:30pm).
• The right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

SEN Support

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Patient and proactive

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

Recruiter: Aspire People

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

• 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

• 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.

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

If you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity this September, we’d love to hear from you.