SEND Teaching Assistant - Leicester

TeacherActive; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking a passionate SEND Learning Support Assistant to support children with special educational needs in East Midlands schools. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in a SEND environment, excellent communication skills, and the compassion required for this rewarding role. Opportunities for professional development and competitive pay are offered.

Benefits

Dedicated team of consultants available 24/7

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Referral Scheme up to £100

Qualifications

• Previous relevant experience working with children with SEND is required.
• Ability to be kind, patient, and understanding in a classroom setting.
• Strong communication skills to effectively engage with children.

Responsibilities

• Support children with their learning and development in SEND schools.
• Work across different SEND schools to provide tailored assistance.
• Help create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Experience working with children with SEND

Excellent communication skills

Kindness and patience

Compassion and empathy

Job description

East Midlands / contract / Market related

Are you a passionate and experienced SEND Learning support assistant?

We are currently working with the excellent SEND schools across Loughborough to find teaching assistants to join them on day-to-day supply or long‑term roles.

No two SEND schools are the same and we need great staff who can work across all our SEND schools and have extensive experience working with children with a variation of special educational needs and disabilities.

In order to be a successful SEND TA you must:

• Have previous relevant experience working with children with SEND
• Be kind, patient and understanding
• Have great communication skills
• Have compassion and empathy

Working with children with SEND is an extremely rewarding role, if you are interested please apply as soon as possible.

As one of the UK’s largest education agencies, we also offer in‑house career progression for our staff, demonstrating a commitment to providing quality staff.

Benefits

• 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.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: [e-mail]

CONTACT NUMBER: 0115 824 1888

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

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

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