1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

NOW RECRUITING: 1:1 Teaching Assistants - Leicester Agency Opportunities | Long-Term & Day-to-Day Work | Full-Time & Part-Time Are you a caring, patient, and dedicated Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping children reach their full potential? We are recruiting 1:1 Teaching Assistants to support pupils across schools in Leicester. These opportunities are ideal for individuals who enjoy building positive relationships with pupils and providing tailored support to help them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Whether you're looking for a long-term placement, flexible day-to-day agency work, or your next opportunity within education, we would love to hear from you! What We Offer Flexible agency work to suit your availability. Long-term placements offering consistency and the opportunity to build a strong relationship with the pupil you support. Day-to-day supply opportunities for those who enjoy variety and flexibility. Full-time positions preferred, although part-time applicants and those available on selected days will also be considered. Opportunities to work across a range of primary and secondary school settings. The chance to make a meaningful difference in a child's educational journey. The Ideal Candidate Has experience working with children or young people in a school or educational setting. Has experience supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or is keen to develop their skills in this area. Is patient, compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic. Can adapt their approach to meet individual learning needs. Has experience supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), where possible. Can support pupils with communication, emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement. Has strong communication and teamwork skills. Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or previous SEND experience is desirable, although requirements may vary depending on the school and placement. Your Responsibilities Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil throughout the school day, as required. Supporting the pupil's learning, progress, and engagement with classroom activities. Adapting learning tasks and resources to meet individual needs. Helping pupils develop confidence, independence, and social skills. Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies. Assisting pupils who may have additional learning needs, communication difficulties, or other barriers to learning. Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and other relevant school staff. Creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment. Following individual support plans and school policies. Availability We are particularly interested in candidates available full-time, but we will also consider part-time applicants who can commit to specific days. We welcome applications from experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistants, SEND support staff, and suitable candidates who are passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning. Interested? If you're looking for flexible agency work, long-term placements, or day-to-day 1:1 Teaching Assistant opportunities in Leicester, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now by sending over your CV and details of your availability. Successful applicants will be required to complete relevant safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check where applicable. Who are Aspire People? Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency and we specialise in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the Midlands and surrounding regions. We focus on delivering high-quality service to all candidates and clients, working closely with primary, secondary, and SEN schools to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, and administrative staff. We are fully commitment to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliab