Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Leicestershire
Pay: £85 – £100 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate / September starts available
Contract Type: Long Term / Temporary – Full-time & Part-time


Are you a passionate Teaching Assistant looking to support young learners?

GSL Education Leicester are currently recruiting a Primary Teaching Assistant to work across a range of supportive and welcoming primary schools in Leicestershire. We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual who is committed to helping children succeed in their early education.


About the Role

The successful Teaching Assistant will be working as part of a friendly and supportive school team, assisting the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and supporting pupils’ learning and development.

You will play a key role in helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.


The Successful Candidate Will:

  • Have experience working with children in a school or similar setting
  • Be patient, caring, and enthusiastic
  • Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
  • Assist with classroom activities and lesson preparation
  • Have strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Be committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Additional Benefits

  • Access to accredited education-relevant CPD courses
  • Opportunity to gain experience across a variety of school settings
  • Potential to secure a permanent position

Safeguarding & Compliance

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.