Job description
SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary
Location: Leicester
Pay Rate: £92-£100 per day (inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time or Part-Time
Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs?
Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners every day?
About the Role
GSL Education Leicester are currently recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to work within supportive and inclusive primary schools across Leicester. We are seeking a caring, patient, and enthusiastic individual who is committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, and Speech & Language difficulties. You will work closely with teachers and SEND professionals to provide both one-to-one and small group support, helping pupils engage confidently in their learning.
About the Schools
Our partner primary schools are committed to providing nurturing and inclusive learning environments where every child is supported to succeed. These schools have dedicated staff teams who work collaboratively to ensure pupils receive the support they need academically, socially, and emotionally. Schools are located across Leicester and are accessible via local transport links.
The SEND Teaching Assistant Role
The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will be working as part of a supportive and dedicated team, focusing on delivering tailored support to pupils with additional learning needs and helping them access the curriculum successfully.
We are looking to recruit a SEND Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting children who may have barriers to learning and who can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
The Successful Candidate Will:
- Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational or SEND setting.
- Demonstrate a patient, caring, and nurturing approach.
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be reliable, proactive, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
- Be committed to promoting positive outcomes for all learners.
Why Join GSL Education?
- Competitive daily rates of £92-£100 per day inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay.
- Immediate start opportunities available.
- Full-time and part-time positions to suit your availability.
- Long-term placements with potential pathways into permanent employment.
- Access to accredited education-relevant CPD and training courses.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant with over 20 years of teaching experience and a genuine understanding of the education sector.
- Opportunities to develop specialist SEND knowledge and enhance your career prospects.
Please note that the advertised pay rate includes rolled-up holiday pay, paid in accordance with current agency worker regulations.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and 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.
We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited education-relevant CPD courses. In addition to that, GSL Education is currently offering a referral bonus for successful Teacher and Teaching Assistant referrals (terms and conditions apply).
Apply Now
For more information or to register your interest in this SEND Teaching Assistant role, or to be considered, please click 'Apply Now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education is committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Leicester and Leicestershire.