SEND Teaching Assistant


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	£20015.43 - £21333.72
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester, LE5 1DT
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	8 Oct 2026

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Summary

3 x Permanent L2 SEND Teaching Assistants RequiredStart Date: 4th Jan 2027 or sooner by arrangementGrade 4 (pt 7 – 10) Actual Salary £20015.43 - £21333.72 pay award pending We are seeking applications from experienced SEND Teaching Assistants who have experience of working with children with ASD, language and communication difficulties and significant SEMH needs. The successful candidate will have proven experience within a school/classroom setting and ideally have experience of successfully delivering at least one type of intervention programme.Applicants will be required to work 32.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 days INSET (39 weeks per year): Monday – Friday, 8.45am – 3.45pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant to work with and support Key Stage 1/2 children within our School The successful candidate must:• Have previous SEND teaching assistant experience.• Be able and willing to undertake appropriate training.• Have good communication and interpersonal/listening skills.• Have proven experience/involvement of SEND strategies. • Be able to support and maintain records of SEND provision.• Meet the well-being, personal care and hygiene needs of our children.• Understand that behaviour is a form of communication.• Put the child at the centre of their thinking.The successful candidate may:• Have experience of working within a special school or SEND specialist setting• Have experience of supporting children with communication and interaction difficulties and ASD.• Have had training in Trauma Informed Practice.Closing date for applications: Monday 26th October, 12.00noon.Interviews: Wednesday 11th November 2026Visits to the school are encouraged - please contact Natalie Sutton, Business Manager at the school to arrange.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within a week of the closing date, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion.Previous applicants need not apply

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