Teaching Assistant SEND – Loughborough

Confidential; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Teachers is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils in an SEN school near Loughborough University. The role is located in the Loughborough area and offered as a short-term, full-time contract with school hours roughly 8:45am to 3:45pm.

The ideal candidate will have experience with children or vulnerable adults, a relevant qualification, and the ability to support teachers and pupils through small group work and individual assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or vulnerable adults.
• Holding a relevant or equivalent qualification.
• Provide quality support to teachers and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality support to teachers and to pupils.
• Carry out small group work and support individuals under the teacher's planning.
• Be able to think on your feet and adapt to classroom needs.

Skills

Experience with children / vulnerable

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant Loughborough - SEND

April 2026 – part-time and full-time (school hours 8.45am - 3.45pm)

We have been working with schools in the Loughborough area for over 10 years and have an excellent relationship with many locations. We have recently placed Speacial Education Needs 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.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant we expect you to be an outstanding member of staff so we expect the following;

• 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.