Teaching Assistant SEND – Loughborough

Career Teachers UK; Leicester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Teachers UK is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a SEN school near Loughborough University. Roles available on a short-term, full-time or part-time basis, during school hours 8.45am – 3.45pm.

You will support pupils and back up teachers, with responsibilities including small group work, following planning provided, and adapting to individual learning needs. Experience with children or vulnerable adults is valued, and a relevant qualification is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or vulnerable adults.
• Confident with the curriculum or supporting the learning journey.
• Hold a relevant or equivalent qualification.
• Provide quality support to teachers and to pupils.
• Carry out small group work and support individuals under planning.
• Ability to think on your feet.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers and pupils in a SEN setting.
• Carry out small group activities and targeted support.
• Follow the teachers' planning and adapt to individual needs.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children or vulnerable

Curriculum support/learning journey

Quality support to teachers/pupils

Small group & individual support

Think on your feet

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant Loughborough – SEN

Sept / October 2026 – part-time and full-time (school hours 8.45am – 3.45pm)

We have been working with schools in the Loughborough areas for over 10 years and have an excellent relationship with many locations. We have recently placed Teaching Assistants into the schools, and they all have very positive things to say about their time there. The schools have a good reputation and we are looking to expand our bank of excellent teaching assistants to supply these schools with quality flexible TA’s.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to work in our large supportive SEN school located close to Loughborough University on a short-term, full-time contract.

• Have experience working with children OR vulnerable adults.
• Be confident with the curriculum OR supporting the learning journey of others.
• Hold a relevant or equivalent qualification.
• Provide quality support to teachers and to pupils.
• Be able to carry out small group work and work with individuals under the teachers planning provided.
• Have the ability to think on your feet.

This is an excellent opportunity to work at some of the best schools in your local area. We can offer very good rates of pay and we will be available 24/7 for you should you need help with anything.