Teaching Assistant (Primary) Leicester

Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Pay: £100–£110 per day, depending on experience
Contract: Short-term | Long-term | Ongoing | Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: September 2026

Primary Teaching Assistant – Leicester & Leicestershire

Luma Education Recruitment is currently recruiting Primary Teaching Assistants for a number of schools across Leicester and Leicestershire, with opportunities starting from September 2026.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next role, or you're looking to build more experience working in primary education, we have a range of opportunities available.

Our partner schools are looking for reliable, caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants who can support pupils in the classroom and make a positive difference to their learning and development.

There are opportunities for teachers and support staff looking for short-term flexibility, as well as those wanting longer-term and ongoing work.

About the Role

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you may be supporting pupils with:

• Classroom learning and activities
• Literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum work
• Individual and small-group interventions
• Behaviour and emotional regulation
• Social and communication development
• Additional learning needs
• General classroom routines and organisation

You'll work closely with teachers and other support staff to help create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from Teaching Assistants who have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Experience within a school, nursery, education or care setting is desirable
• A patient, supportive and positive approach
• Good communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A genuine interest in supporting children's learning and development
• Flexibility to work across different school environments

Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential, depending on the role and your previous experience.

An Enhanced DBS will be required prior to starting. An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service is preferred.

What We Can Offer

• £100–£110 per day, depending on experience
• Multiple Primary Teaching Assistant opportunities across Leicester and Leicestershire
• Short-term and day-to-day assignments
• Longer-term and ongoing positions
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to gain experience across different primary settings
• Potential for longer-term and permanent opportunities
• Access to training and CPD opportunities
• A straightforward registration and compliance process

Why Work with Luma Education Recruitment?

At Luma, we take the time to understand what you're looking for rather than simply matching you with the next available vacancy.

Whether you want a few days of work each week, consistent long-term support work, or you're looking for a role that could eventually become permanent, we'll work with you to find opportunities that fit your experience and availability.

If you're a Teaching Assistant looking for work in Leicester or Leicestershire from September 2026, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply: Send your CV today discuss the opportunities currently available.

Luma Education Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.