Primary School Teaching Assistant
Aspire People
Location: Opportunities Across Leicestershire
Contract Type: Full-Time | Temporary & Permanent Roles Available
Start Date: Immediate Starts & Ongoing Opportunities
Are you passionate about helping children thrive in the classroom?
Do you have the patience, energy, and positivity to make a real difference every day?
At Aspire People, we're looking for enthusiastic and adaptable Teaching Assistants to join our growing team and support fantastic primary schools across Leicestershire. Whether you're experienced in education or looking to take the next step into a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Primary School Teaching Assistant, you'll play a key role in helping pupils learn, grow, and build confidence by:
Supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons across a range of subjects
Providing 1:1 and small group support, including for children with SEN or additional learning needs
Encouraging pupils' social, emotional, and academic development
Helping to create a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment
Preparing classroom activities and learning resources
Monitoring student progress and providing valuable feedback to teachers
Supporting daily classroom routines, breaktimes, and school activities
Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
What We're Looking For
We're searching for individuals who are:
Passionate about supporting children and education
Calm, patient, and resilient
Positive team players with excellent communication skills
Flexible and adaptable within different school settings
Committed to making a meaningful impact in the classroom
Experience working with children or within schools is desirable - but not essential. If you've got the right attitude and enthusiasm, we want to hear from you.
Essential Requirements
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Teaching Assistant qualification Level 2/3 is beneficial but not required
Why Choose Aspire People?
At Aspire People, people come first. As one of the UK's fastest-growing education recruitment agencies, we pride ourselves on connecting talented education professionals with schools where they can truly thrive.
What You'll Get:
A dedicated consultant supporting you every step of the way
Flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle and career goals
Experience across a variety of local primary and SEN schools
Competitive pay with flexible payment options
Free CPD and training opportunities
Refer-a-friend scheme - earn £100-£250 per referral
Ready to Get Started?
If you're ready to make a difference in children's lives and start a rewarding role in education, we'd love to hear from you.
Send us your up-to-date CV today.
For any questions, contact Harvey on for more information.
Join Aspire People and help inspire the next generation.
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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