SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 January 2026 |
| Location: | Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1GA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4758767_1767717789 |
Summary
- Location: Leicester
- Start Date: ASAP
- Full-Time & long-term role (term time only)
- Working hours: 8.30am-4pm
Hays is working in partnership with an Ofsted 'Good' Sixth Form College located in Leicester. They are seeking a compassionate, proactive and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with a range of additional learning needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and SEMH difficulties.
Your new role:
- Provide 1:1 or small group support to students with a range of special educational needs, including Autism, ADHD and social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
- Work closely with teachers and therapists to deliver tailored interventions.
- Use creativity, patience, and empathy to help students build confidence and independence.
- Foster positive relationships and help create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
What you'll need to succeed:
- Experience working with children and/or young people with SEN, particularly SEMH, ASD, and ADHD (in an educational setting)
- Resilience, empathy, and adaptability to meet diverse needs.
- Able to use initiative and be proactive
- Strong at building trust and relationships with young people
- An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one
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