Teaching Assistant

Qualified Teaching Assistants Required Leicester & Leicestershire Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work in local schools? We are currently recruiting Qualified Teaching…

Pay rate £92 – £100/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 1 October 2026

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Qualified Teaching Assistants Required

Leicester & Leicestershire

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work in local schools?

We are currently recruiting Qualified Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of primary and secondary schools throughout Leicester and Leicestershire. Whether you're seeking flexible day-to-day supply work, a fixed-term position, or a long-term opportunity, we have roles to suit your availability and career goals.

The Role

Supporting pupils in the classroom to maximise learning and engagement
Working closely with teachers to deliver high-quality educational support
Providing one-to-one and small group interventions where required
Supporting pupils with additional learning needs and SEN
Contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment

Hours

Monday to Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

Requirements

To be considered, you must have:

Previous experience working within a school setting
A Level 2 Teaching Assistant, Level 3 Teaching Assistant, or HLTA qualification
A positive, proactive and professional approach
Strong communication and classroom support skills

Desirable

We would also welcome applications from candidates with:

SEN qualifications or specialist training
Experience supporting pupils with additional needs
Behaviour support experience
Experience working across a range of age groups

What We Offer

✅ Flexible supply opportunities to fit around your lifestyle

✅ Fixed-term and long-term placements available

✅ Competitive rates of pay

✅ Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of schools

✅ Ongoing support from  dedicated education recruitment consultants

If you're a qualified Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Leicester or Leicestershire, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by attaching your CV and take the next step in your education career.

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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