Special Needs Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Dedicated consultant to support you

Opportunities across Leicester City

Flexible hours

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with diverse needs across Leicester City. The role offers flexible hours, day-to-day and longer-term opportunities, and weekly PAYE pay.

You will work with dedicated staff to create an inclusive learning environment and adapt to varying pupil needs. Ideal candidates will have prior experience with SEND, a patient and caring approach, and strong communication skills to support learning, behaviour, and emotional regulation across

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people, especially with SEND.
• Patience, resilience and caring approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence supporting needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD or complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Helping pupils access learning and classroom activities.
• Supporting behaviour, communication and emotional regulation.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

ASD/ADHD/SEMH/MLD support

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Leicester City

£95-£105 per day | Flexible Hours | Immediate Opportunities

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work across Leicester City?

TeacherActive is working with a range of SEND schools and specialist provisions that are looking for caring, confident and adaptable Teaching Assistants to support pupils with a variety of additional needs.

Whether you are looking for day-to-day supply, part-time hours or a longer-term role, we can offer flexibility around your availability.

The role may include:

• Supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Helping pupils access learning and classroom activities
• Supporting behaviour, communication and emotional regulation
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff
• Helping create a safe, positive and inclusive environment

We are looking for:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people
• Experience with SEND is highly desirable
• A patient, resilient and caring approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence supporting needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD or complex needs
• A genuine passion for helping pupils develop and progress

What TeacherActive can offer:

• £95-£105 per day
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Day-to-day and long-term opportunities
• Weekly PAYE pay
• A dedicated consultant to support you
• Opportunities across Leicester City

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