Teaching Assistant (Primary)
| Job title: | Teaching Assistant (Primary) |
| Contract type: | Permanent |
| Location: | Leicester |
| Industry: | Primary |
| Salary: | £90 - £100 per day |
| Reference: | TAleic_1789399641 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | Harvey@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
Teaching Assistant - Primary SchoolsLocation: Leicester
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time (Applicants must be available to work school hours, 8:30am - 3:30pm) | Term Time Only
Recruiter: Aspire People
Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity?
Aspire People is currently recruiting experienced Teaching Assistants to work across a range of welcoming and supportive primary schools in Leicester from September.
Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, we have opportunities to suit your availability, provided you can work school hours (8:30am-3:30pm).
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting teachers and helping pupils to thrive in a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons across the primary age range.
Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
Help manage classroom behaviour and encourage positive engagement.
Prepare classroom resources and assist with daily classroom activities.
Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must have:
Previous experience working in a UK primary school or nursery (essential).
A positive, proactive and caring attitude.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Availability to work school hours (8:30am-3:30pm).
The right to work in the UK.
An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.
Why Join Aspire People?
Competitive rates of pay.
Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.
Long-term, short-term and day-to-day assignments.
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
Access to free CPD and training opportunities.
A simple and efficient registration process.
If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity this September, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV to register with Aspire People and discover the range of opportunities available across Leicester's primary schools.
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-£250 per person
* Access to free CPD and training opportunities
Next Steps
Get in touch with an up to date CV! Simple.
For any questions or queries please contact Harvey on or 07486329224
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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