Leicestershire

Teaching Assistant jobs in Leicester.

Teaching assistants, higher level teaching assistants and cover supervisors keep classrooms running and support targeted intervention. Actionus books teaching assistants onto daily supply, long-term and permanent contracts with enhanced DBS on the update service wherever possible.

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New Leicester vacancies are released regularly and many are filled before they are advertised. Register your details and we'll contact you privately when a matching teaching assistant role opens in Leicestershire.

Hiring in Leicester

What the Leicester market looks like.

Leicester's acute services are delivered across three hospital sites under a single trust, with community and mental health provision handled by a separate partnership trust. Neighbouring Northamptonshire and Warwickshire providers draw on the same candidate pool, so multi-county availability widens options considerably.

Major employers in Leicestershire

  • University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
  • Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
  • Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
  • Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Also covering

Loughborough · Coalville · Hinckley · Corby · Northampton · Nuneaton

Typical settings

  • Primary schools
  • Secondary schools
  • Special schools
  • Alternative provision

Common specialities

  • 1:1 support
  • HLTA
  • Cover supervision
  • Intervention and phonics
  • Early years support

Questions

Teaching Assistant work in Leicester, answered.

What teaching assistant jobs are available in Leicester?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent teaching assistant roles across Leicester and the wider Leicestershire area, including primary schools, secondary schools, special schools. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire teaching assistants in Leicester?
Actionus works with education employers across Leicester and the wider Leicestershire area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring teaching assistants.
What registration do I need to work as a teaching assistant professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Leicester?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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