KS1 Teaching Assistant (Including Lunchtime Duty)

The Mead Educational Trust; Leicester Forest East; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbey Mead Primary Academy in Leicester is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across Key Stage 1. The role includes providing targeted support for pupils with SEND and assisting with lunchtime duties as part of a 30-hour week.

The school emphasises safeguarding, teamwork, and strong collaboration with teaching staff to ensure every pupil accesses a high-quality education. The appointment is a fixed-term contract starting as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Awareness of National Curriculum and other learning programmes.
• Knowledge of the key factors that can affect how pupils learn.
• Experience working with children in KS1 to support their learning.
• Ability to apply knowledge and training in a practical classroom context.
• Safeguarding and child protection awareness (desirable).
• Be flexible and able to adapt to changing situations; work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across Key Stage 1.
• Provide targeted support for pupils with SEND.
• Assist with Lunchtime Supervisor duties as part of the role.
• Contribute to a safe, supportive and stimulating classroom environment.

Skills

National Curriculum knowledge

SEND experience

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

# KS1 Teaching Assistant (Including Lunchtime Duty)Employer: Abbey Mead Primary AcademyLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeSalary: TBCPosted: 30th October 2026Expires: 6th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1581947Job Reference: TA26* Share :* PrintAt Abbey Mead Primary Academy, we are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming and dedicated team. Working across Key Stage 1, the successful candidate will support teaching and learning within the classroom, including providing targeted support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Experience of working with children with SEND is highly desirable. We are a well-established, well-resourced, and continually developing school at the heart of our community, committed to providing the very best opportunities for all our pupils.**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 StatementKS1 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.