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SEN LSA

  1. Primary SEN Support
  2. Leicestershire
Date posted : 09/07/26
  1. Full Time
£92.63 - 110.00 per day

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Make a Difference Every Day!

Do you have a passion for supporting children with additional needs? Looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same?

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive primary school. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with pupils who require additional support, helping them to thrive both academically and personally.

The Role

  • Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs
  • Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver tailored learning and intervention programmes
  • Supporting children with a range of additional needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH)
  • Building positive relationships to encourage confidence, independence and engagement
  • Promoting positive behaviour and creating a safe, nurturing learning environment
  • Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teaching staff

We're Looking For

  • ✔ Previous experience supporting children with SEN (school or care experience welcomed)
  • ✔ A patient, caring and resilient approach
  • ✔ Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • ✔ The ability to adapt learning to meet individual needs
  • ✔ An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer

  • Competitive weekly pay
  • A dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant to support you throughout your placement
  • Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
  • Access to free CPD and specialist SEN training
  • The chance to make a genuine difference in a child's educational journey

If you're passionate about helping every child reach their full potential and want a role where your support truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Georgie at Teaching Personnel for more information.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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