KS1 Teaching Assistant & Lunchtime Supervisor

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

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.