Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of specialist SEND settings across Leicester that provide supportive and inclusive environments for children and young people with additional needs. These settings are committed to helping students develop their confidence, independence, and engagement with education through individualised support.

We are looking to recruit a SEND Teaching Assistant for flexible day-to-day work across SEND settings, with the possibility of progressing into a long-term placement. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will provide one-to-one and small group support, assist students with their individual learning needs, and work closely with teachers and support staff to encourage positive engagement. This SEND Teaching Assistant role requires someone who is patient, adaptable, and committed to helping students make positive progress.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Experience within an education, SEND, or care setting
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• The ability to adapt support to meet individual student needs
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• A patient, resilient, and proactive approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• 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’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: [email protected]

CONTACT NUMBER: 0115 824 1888

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.

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.