Teaching Assistant

Clarence Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive school environment

Training and career progression

Valuable classroom experience

Ongoing support from ClarenceRecruiter

Job summary

Clarence Recruitment is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a welcoming secondary school in Leicester. The role involves assisting teachers, supporting groups or individual students, and helping to maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment across subjects.

Salary ranges from £85 to £100 per day, dependent on experience, with a full-time contract and September 2026 start date. This is a valuable opportunity to gain classroom experience and progress within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Candidates should be patient, supportive and adaptable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to support students with a range of abilities and needs.
• Proactive in taking initiative in the classroom.
• Passion for education and student development is encouraged.
• Hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in the classroom and assist with lesson delivery.
• Work with small groups or one-to-one with students as needed.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment and community.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Passion for education

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Leicester

Salary: £85 - £100 per day (dependent on experience)

Contract: Full-time

Start Date: September 2026

Clarence Recruitment is working with a welcoming secondary school in Leicester to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for the new academic year starting September 2026.

This role involves supporting teachers in the classroom, working with small groups or individual students, and helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting student progress and wellbeing across a range of subjects.

The school offers a supportive team environment and a strong commitment to staff development.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have previous experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable)
• Be patient, supportive, and adaptable
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be confident supporting students with a range of abilities and needs
• Be proactive and able to take initiative in the classroom
• Have a passion for education and supporting student development
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly school environment
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Valuable classroom experience
• Competitive daily rate
• Ongoing support from Clarence Recruitment

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to gain experience in education, we would love to hear from you.

Clarence Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references