SEND Teaching assistant

TeacherActive; Stoughton; On-site; GBP 17,090 - 18,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding support

CPD courses

Market-leading pay

Referral bonus up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with Leicester schools to recruit a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant. You will support children with additional needs including Autism/ASD, ADHD and SEMH, working closely with teaching staff to enable inclusive, supportive classroom learning.

The role offers daily rates of £92.63–£100, a responsive onboarding team, CPD opportunities, and a referral scheme. You will help pupils engage, stay calm in challenging situations and contribute to their personal development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Good understanding of Autism / ASD, ADHD, SEMH or learning difficulties.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to stay calm and positive in challenging situations.
• Patient, caring and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support to children with SEND alongside teaching staff.
• Deliver targeted interventions to support learning and development.
• Help pupils engage positively with learning and school activities.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism

ADHD

SEMH

Learning difficulties

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Leicester

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £92.63 - £100 per day

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a range of fantastic schools and specialist provisions across Leicester that are committed to delivering inclusive and supportive learning environments. These settings place a strong emphasis on pupil wellbeing, personal development and creating opportunities for every child to succeed.

We are looking to recruit a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with a variety of additional needs including Autism / ASD, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will work closely with teaching staff to provide classroom support, deliver interventions and help pupils engage positively with their learning and development.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND
• A good understanding of additional needs including Autism / ASD, ADHD, SEMH or learning difficulties
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to remain calm and positive in challenging situations
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people to achieve their goals

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.