Special Needs Teaching Assistants

Posted today by Smile Education Recruitment

Location:
Leicester
Salary/Rate:
£100 - £120/day
SEN Teaching Assistants – Leicester – Long-term positions

Smile Education are currently recruiting on behalf of a South Leicester secondary school who require additional support in their SEND department. The school are keen to meet Teaching Assistants/LSAs to work with a small number of their SEN pupils in Key Stage 3 and 4, on a long-term basis that could lead to a permanent position. This position will start in the new academic year (24th August)
  • SEN Teaching Assistants
  • Secondary school in South Leicester
  • £100-£115 a day
  • School based SEN team
  • Long-term position – Full academic year - starts 24th August '26
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or a degree in Psychology or Special Educational Needs would be ideal
My client secondary school are keen to meet caring, committed and enthusiastic teaching assistants who are interested in supporting pupils in Key Stage 3 and 4 with SEND and SEMH needs. This community secondary school are driven by providing an inclusive education to all pupils.

The school would love to meet any Teaching Assistants that have practical and theoretical knowledge of SEND, especially those with an interest in Autism.  They are looking for the recruited teaching assistant to work on a full-time basis and permanent basis in order that they establish a good working bond with the pupil(s) they support.
If you’re a psychology graduate looking to gain a few years’ experience en-route to becoming an Educational Psychologist this could be the perfect school for you.

If this SEN Teaching Assistant position in a Leicester secondary school is of interest and you have the required skills, qualifications and motivation then please apply online or call Patrick at Smile Education for more details – (phone number removed)

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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
Type:
Temporary
Start Date:
23/08/2026
Contract Length:
On going
Job Reference:
PJ-GSTne
Job ID:
225195429
Applications:
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