EYFS Level 2 Teaching Assistant (Including Lunchtime Duty)

The Mead Educational Trust; Leicester Forest East; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbey Mead Primary Academy in Leicester is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join a friendly EYFS team. The role includes supporting early years learning and pupil development, with additional lunchtime supervision duties.

The post is fixed term, 30 hours per week during term time. Experience with SEND and EYFS practice is highly desirable, with safeguarding awareness and teamwork essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in EYFS settings.
• Experience or understanding of SEND support and strategies.
• Awareness of safeguarding procedures and safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Support learning activities within the EYFS provision.
• Assist with lunchtime supervision in a positive, safe environment.
• Contribute to the welfare and development of pupils, including safeguarding duties.

Skills

EYFS practice

SEND support

National Curriculum awareness

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Level 2 Childcare

Job description

# EYFS Level 2 Teaching Assistant (Including Lunchtime Duty)Employer: Abbey Mead Primary AcademyLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Term TimeSalary: TBCPosted: 28th October 2026Expires: 6th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1581683Job Reference: NOV 2026* Share :* PrintAt Abbey Mead Primary Academy, we’re excited to announce a new opportunity for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. Working primarily within our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provision, the successful candidate will support young children’s learning and development while also working closely with pupils with SEND. Experience of supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and a strong understanding of EYFS practice are highly desirable. We are a well-established, well-resourced, and continually evolving provision at the heart of our school community.**We can offer you:**• Opportunities for continuing professional development• Be part of TMET, a vibrant and outward looking multi academy trust• A dynamic, committed and professional staff• Over 700 friendly and enthusiastic children**You will have:**• Awareness of National Curriculum and other learning programmes/techniques. (Essential)• Knowledge of the key factors that can affect the way pupils learn. (Essential) • Working with children of the age which the post relates to, to support their learning. (Essential)• Ability to apply knowledge and training confidently and competently into a practical classroom context. (Essential) • Awareness of safeguarding and child protection issues. (Desirable)• Ability to deal sensitivity with vulnerable pupils and their families.• Be flexible and able to adapt to rapidly changing situations• Be able to work as part of a teamMore information is on the Job description**About The Mead Educational Trust**TMET is a growing family of 16 schools in Leicester and Leicestershire. We believe that together we make a positive difference – to the life chances of our children, to our communities and each other. Many organisations say that their staff are their greatest asset; at TMET we truly believe it.**Why Work for Us?**• A happy and fulfilling workplace – 96% of Mead staff say this is a friendly place• Career development pathways – for staff at all layers and in all roles• Cross school networks to share and learn from each other• Discounts and savings from the UK’s major retailers• 24/7 confidential helpline for mental, physical, financial or personal issues• 24/7 GP telephone helpline• Generous employer pension contribution for all staffAs a family of schools, we use our collective strength and talents in order to make a positive difference to our children, young people and communities. Every person who works for TMET has a role in helping our children succeed, from caretakers to teaching assistants to IT professionals.At the heart of all we do is a commitment to provide our children with access to a world-class education, our schools with excellent school-to-school support, and our staff with high-quality professional development. Our people really are our greatest asset and we are always looking for ways to help them develop and grow their careers. We have a brilliant team of staff who support and encourage each other, within and across our schools and central Trust.**Join us to be build better futures!****Closing Date:** Friday 6th November 2026**Interviews:** TBCThe proposed start date is subject to satisfactory reference and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check.**Hours of work:** 30 hours per week, comprising 27.5 hours as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant and 2.5 hours as a Lunchtime Supervisor.Candidates who have applied within the past 12 months and were not shortlisted are kindly requested not to reapply.**Safeguarding Statement**This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and/or adults) and is therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure check. This exemption means that shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind- overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time.### AttachmentsTMET Recruitment Privacy StatementEYFS TA & LS JD### Safeguarding Statement:This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and/or adults) and is therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure check. This exemption means that shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind- overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time.