Teaching Assistant (Primary)

Aspire People; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

CPD & training

Dedicated consultant

Registration support

Referral scheme

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting experienced Teaching Assistants to work across a range of welcoming and supportive primary schools in Leicester from September. You'll support teachers and help pupils thrive in a positive, inclusive learning environment, with sessions aligned to school hours (8:30am-3:30pm).

You may work full-time or part-time during term-time, with flexible opportunities to suit your availability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a UK primary school or nursery is essential.
• Positive, proactive and caring attitude.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Availability to work school hours (8:30am-3:30pm).
• Right to work in the UK and DBS checks required or willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons across the primary age range.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Help manage classroom behaviour and encourage positive engagement.
• Prepare classroom resources and assist with daily classroom activities.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

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 an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity?

Aspire People is currently recruiting experienced 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 a Teaching Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting teachers and helping pupils to thrive in a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment.

The Role

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons across the primary age range.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Help manage classroom behaviour and encourage positive engagement.
• Prepare classroom resources and assist with daily classroom activities.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a UK primary school or nursery (essential).
• A positive, proactive and caring attitude.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Availability to work school hours (8:30am-3:30pm).
• 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.

• Competitive pay with multiple payment options
• Refer a friend scheme which can earn 100- 250 per person

Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency and we specialise in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the Midlands and surrounding regions. We focus on delivering high-quality service to all candidates and clients, working closely with primary, secondary, and SEN schools to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, and administrative staff. We are fully commitment to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and a people-first approach in the education sector.

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

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.