Teaching Assistant (Primary)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD

Consultant support

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support pupils and teachers across welcoming primary schools in Leicester from September. You will help deliver engaging lessons, reinforce learning in small groups, and contribute to a positive, inclusive classroom environment during school hours (8:30am–3:30pm).

We welcome applicants with prior UK primary school experience, excellent communication and teamwork, and a proactive, caring attitude.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a UK primary school or nursery (essential).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Availability to work school hours (8:30am-3:30pm).
• The right to work in the UK; DBS on Update Service 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

Primary school experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Availability 8:30-3:30

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

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• 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

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• 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.

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

Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.