Teaching Assistant – Career Change Opportunity
Location: Leicester
Start Date: Flexible – Immediate starts available
Hours: Monday to Friday, school hours (term-time only)
Pay: £92.63 per day (based on experience)
Are you looking for a rewarding new career where you can make a real difference every day?
Do you have experience working with people – in care, youth work, customer service, coaching, or another support role – and want to bring your skills into a school setting?
If you’re considering a career in education, this could be your perfect next step!
The Role:
We’re working with a range of schools across Leicester who are keen to support people new to education. As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work alongside teachers to support children’s learning, confidence and wellbeing.
You’ll be:
*Working 1:1 or in small groups with pupils who may need a little extra support
*Helping to create a calm and positive learning environment
*Encouraging, listening and guiding – just like you would in many other support-based roles
*Supporting teachers with classroom activities and behaviour management
Who We’re Looking For:
You don’t need school experience – just the right attitude and transferable skills!
*Experience in roles such as care work, youth work, support work, coaching, customer service, or volunteering
*A calm, patient and caring approach
*Good communication skills and a willingness to learn
Reliable and committed to helping children succeed
If you’ve ever considered a role in education but weren’t sure how to get started, this is your chance.
What We Offer:
*Competitive hourly pay (£14.25/hour)
*Access to free training and professional development
*Support from your own specialist consultant
*A clear route into long-term roles or teacher training if you choose
*The chance to join a welcoming school community and truly make a difference
Ready for a change?
Whether you’re ready to start straight away or just exploring your options, we’d love to chat.
Apply now to find out more – or get in touch with us for a friendly, no-pressure conversation about the role with Nilam and next steps.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ’Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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