We are currently recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist SEND school in Leicester, supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting pupils with SEND and helping them to thrive in a nurturing and structured environment.
Responsibilities
* Supporting pupils with SEND on a 1:1 and small group basis
* Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities
* Supporting pupils with communication, behaviour, and emotional regulation
* Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
* Supporting with personal care where required
* Following EHCPs, behaviour plans, and safeguarding procedures
Ideal Candidate
* Passion for working in a SEND setting
* Previous experience working with children with SEND (preferred)
* Calm, patient, and resilient approach
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
* A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
As one of the UK’s largest education agencies, we also offer in‑house career progression for our staff, demonstrating a commitment to providing quality staff.
Benefits and Incentives
* A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
* Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply)
* CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
* Market leading rates of pay
* TeacherActive referral scheme: Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)
* Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you are paying the right level of tax and National Insurance and there are no admin charges coming out of your hard‑earned cash.
If you are interested in this position, click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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Application Process
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references.
We pride ourselves on excellent service and can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.
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