Teaching assistant - SEND School

TeacherActive; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is seeking passionate SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils in specialist SEND settings in Loughborough. This role focuses on day-to-day supply with potential longer-term opportunities, offering a flexible schedule that fits around your life.

You’ll work 1:1 and in small groups, helping pupils develop confidence, communication and social skills within an inclusive environment, while collaborating with teaching teams.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND in education or similar settings.
• Proactive and able to take initiative to get things done.
• Adaptable to work in different classrooms and build quick relationships.
• Patient, positive and capable of supporting varied learner progress.
• Genuine passion for helping pupils reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Support pupils with autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and complex needs.
• Encourage development of confidence, independence and communication skills.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour in class.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Proactive

Adaptable

Patience

Positive attitude

Passionate

Job description

Your Schedule. Your Flexibility. Their Future!

Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire
Pay: £92.63 – £100 per day
Contract: Flexible Day-to-Day Supply | Potential Long-Term Opportunities
Setting: SEND Schools & Specialist Education Settings

Love Working in SEND but Need a Job That Fits Around YOUR Life?

What if you could make a real difference to children's lives without committing to the same working pattern every week?

Whether you're juggling family commitments, studying, working part-time or simply love having control over your schedule, we've got opportunities that work around YOU!

TeacherActive is looking for passionate, proactive and experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils across specialist SEND schools in Loughborough.

We're primarily recruiting for day-to-day supply, meaning you can enjoy the variety of working in different settings while choosing the days you're available.

One day, one classroom, one small breakthrough – you could make all the difference!

What Will You Be Doing?

Every day brings a new opportunity to inspire, encourage and support!

Supporting pupils with a range of SEND, including autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and complex needs.

Providing engaging 1:1 and small-group support.

Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and communication skills.

Supporting emotional regulation, positive behaviour and social development.

Adapting your approach to suit each child's individual needs.

Working alongside teachers and other support staff to create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

• Have experience: You've previously supported children or young people with SEND in an educational or similar setting.
• Are proactive: You're happy to get stuck in, use your initiative and make things happen.
• Are adaptable: You can confidently step into different classrooms and build relationships quickly.
• Bring patience and positivity: You understand that progress looks different for every learner.
• Are passionate: You genuinely want to make a difference and help pupils reach their potential.

Why Choose Supply Work with TeacherActive?

Because Your Job Should Fit Around Your Life – Not the Other Way Around!

You choose your availability! Work one, two, three, four or five days a week – whatever suits you.

No fixed weekly commitment! Perfect for fitting work around childcare, studies, appointments or other responsibilities.

Variety keeps things interesting! Experience different SEND settings, meet new teams and develop your skills.

Opportunities for regular work! Enjoy flexible supply with the potential for longer-term placements.

Dedicated consultant support! We're here to help you find the right opportunities to match your experience and availability.

Ready for a Role That Works Around You?

You don't have to work five days a week to make a five-star difference!

Whether you're available every day, just Mondays and Fridays, or a couple of days here and there, we'd love to hear from you.

If you're an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant in or around Loughborough looking for rewarding, flexible work, this could be exactly what you've been searching for!

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.