Teaching Assistant (Primary)

NOW RECRUITING: Teaching Assistants - Leicester Agency Opportunities | Long-Term & Day-to-Day Work | Full-Time & Part-Time Are you a passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? We are recruiting Teaching Assistants to support a range of schools across Leicester. Whether you're looking for a long-term placement, flexible day-to-day agency work, or an opportunity to gain experience in different school settings, 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 relationships with pupils and school staff. 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 variety of primary and secondary school settings. The chance to make a positive difference in pupils' learning, confidence, and development. The Ideal Candidate Has experience working with children or young people in an educational setting. Holds a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or has equivalent experience (desirable, depending on the role). Has a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development. Is patient, caring, reliable, and enthusiastic. Can support pupils with a range of learning abilities and additional needs. Has strong communication and teamwork skills. Can follow instructions, use their own initiative, and adapt to different classroom environments. Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Your Responsibilities Supporting teachers with the delivery of engaging and effective lessons. Providing individual and small-group support to help pupils achieve their learning goals. Helping to maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment. Supporting pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural development. Assisting with classroom preparation, learning resources, and activities. Supporting pupils with additional learning needs where required. Encouraging positive behaviour, participation, and independence. Working collaboratively with teachers and other school staff to support pupil progress. Availability We are particularly interested in candidates available full-time, but we are happy to consider part-time practitioners who can commit to specific days. We welcome applications from experienced Teaching Assistants, support staff looking for their next opportunity, and suitable candidates looking to develop their experience in education. Interested? If you're looking for flexible agency work, long-term placements, or day-to-day 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 the 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 reliability, expertise, and a people-first approach in the education sector. Why join Aspire People? Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way Opportunities to gain experience across a range of local settings Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term, and day-to-day roles. Competitive pay with multiple payment options Refer a friend scheme which can earn £100-£25