SEND Teaching Assistant (Permanent Position)

Location: Leicester
Salary: £92.63 per day (£14.25 per hour)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Make a Lasting Difference

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEND school in Leicester for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis.

This rewarding opportunity would suit individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs. Whether your experience comes from education, care, healthcare, support work, youth work, residential care, or personal experience supporting a family member with SEND, we would love to hear from you.

If you're looking for a career where every day brings the opportunity to make a genuine difference to a young person's life, this could be the perfect role for you.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will support students with a range of special educational needs and disabilities, helping them access learning, develop independence, and achieve their individual goals.

Working closely with teachers and other professionals, you will help create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where students can thrive both academically and personally.

This is an incredibly rewarding role that requires patience, resilience, and a genuine commitment to supporting children with complex needs.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Providing classroom support to students with SEND
• Supporting learning on a one-to-one and small group basis
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Helping students develop social, emotional, and communication skills
• Supporting pupils with personal care where required
• Assisting with educational and extracurricular activities
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff and specialist professionals
• Contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be:

• Patient, caring, and empathetic
• Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations
• Confident in building positive relationships with young people
• Flexible and willing to support students across a range of activities
• A strong communicator and team player
• Passionate about helping children with additional needs reach their full potential

Experience We Welcome

Applications are encouraged from candidates with experience in:

• SEND support
• Teaching Assistant roles
• Care or support work
• Residential care
• Healthcare settings
• Youth work
• Mental health support
• Behaviour support
• Family or personal experience supporting someone with SEND

While previous school-based experience is beneficial, it is not essential. Candidates with transferable skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine commitment to supporting young people are encouraged to apply.

Important Information

This specialist school supports students with a wide range of additional needs. To ensure applicants have a full understanding of the role, please note:

• Students may occasionally display behaviours that challenge, including incidents involving hitting, kicking, scratching, biting, or throwing objects.
• The role may involve positive handling and physical intervention when necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff. Full training will be provided.
• Some students require personal care support, including toileting, changing, feeding, and assistance with daily living activities.
• The role may involve supporting students during swimming sessions, therefore applicants should be comfortable entering the water when required.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service is preferred, although applicants who require a new DBS are welcome to apply.
• This is a full-time, permanent position and applicants should be seeking a long-term commitment.

Why Apply?

✅ Permanent position with a specialist SEND school

✅ Rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day

✅ Full training and ongoing support provided

✅ Work as part of a dedicated and supportive team

✅ Excellent opportunity to develop a long-term career within SEND education

If you are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and are looking for a rewarding permanent role in Leicester, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today by attaching your CV, to begin a fulfilling career helping young people achieve their full potential.