Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Learning Without Limits Academy Trust; Leicester Forest East; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff Wellbeing Package

Cycle to Work

Eye test vouchers

Job summary

Heatherbrook Primary Academy in Leicester is seeking a dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant. You will support teaching and learning activities across the school, helping children to reach their full potential in a safe, inclusive environment.

The role involves working under teachers' supervision, enabling independent learning and providing targeted support for diverse learners. Key duties include adapting activities, assisting with planning and assessment, and contributing to safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Has experience working with children or in a school environment.
• Caring, patient and committed to helping children achieve their best.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Understands safeguarding, health and safety, and inclusion.
• Willing to undertake training and development.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and adapting learning activities to meet pupils' individual needs while promoting independence, confidence and self-esteem.
• Supporting teachers with lesson planning, assessment, monitoring and recording of pupil progress.
• Providing regular feedback on pupils' academic progress, behaviour and development.
• Creating a positive, stimulating learning environment and preparing resources for lessons and activities.
• Supporting pupils' social, emotional and personal development, including contributing to individual support plans.
• Implementing safeguarding and child protection procedures and supporting children and families when needed.
• Working directly with pupils with SEND and those with English as an Additional Language (EAL).
• Assisting pupils with personal care, including eating, dressing and hygiene, while encouraging independence.

Skills

Experience with children

Caring & patient

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Adaptable & proactive

Job description

# Level 2 Teaching AssistantEmployer: Heatherbrook Primary AcademyLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeContract Length: Until 22/08/2027Salary: £20,034-£20,352 Pro Rota (£26,427-£26,847 FTE)Posted: 5th November 2026Expires: 17th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1582809Job Reference: HEA\\_2627\\_ATR06* Share :* Print**Teaching Assistant - Level 2****32.5 hours per week (term time only plus 5 days training days) fixed term until 22/08/2027****Grade 3, points 5-6 = £20,034-£20,352 Pro Rota (£26,427-£26,847 Full Time Equivalent)****Start date – as soon as possible****Closing date for applications: 17/11/2026 at 12pm or sooner if suitable candidate is found****Interview date: 20/11/2026 Teaching Assistant - Level 2 or sooner if suitable candidate is found**We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and caring Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join Heatherbrook Primary Academy team. Working under the direct supervision of teachers, you will support teaching and learning activities across the school, helping children to achieve their full potential in a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment.This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and committed to supporting children academically, socially and emotionally. You will work closely with teachers, pupils, parents and external professionals to deliver high-quality support that promotes independence, confidence and success for all learners.**We Are Looking for Someone Who:*** Has experience working with children or in a school environment* Is caring, patient and committed to helping children achieve their best* Has excellent communication and teamwork skills* Can build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues* Understands safeguarding, health and safety, and the importance of inclusion* Is adaptable, proactive and willing to undertake training and development* Shares the values and ethos of the Trust and Academy**Key Responsibilities:*** Delivering and adapting learning activities to meet pupils' individual needs while promoting independence, confidence and self-esteem* Supporting teachers with lesson planning, assessment, monitoring and recording of pupil progress* Providing regular feedback on pupils' academic progress, behaviour and development* Creating a positive, stimulating learning environment and preparing resources for lessons and activities* Supporting pupils' social, emotional and personal development, including contributing to individual support plans* Implementing safeguarding and child protection procedures and supporting children and families when needed* Working directly with pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and those with English as an Additional Language (EAL)* Assisting pupils with personal care, including eating, dressing and hygiene, while encouraging independence**Why join us?*** Be part of a supportive and dedicated Academy team* Make a real difference to children's learning and development* Access ongoing professional development and training opportunities* Work within a Trust that values Collaboration, Inspiration, Diversity and Community* Develop your skills and experience within a rewarding educational environment**We offer:*** Access to the highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme* Staff Wellbeing Package - Access to a number of free services, including confidential counselling sessions, GP Helpline, physiotherapy, virtual gym, weight management, menopause, mindfulness and relaxation sessions* Staff Benefits Package - Access to a huge range of savings from retailers such as Currys, Halfords, Wilko, Asda, Tesco, M&S, Morrisons plus cinema and travel.* Cycle to Work – This initiative also allows you to make huge Tax and National Insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety accessories. These savings are achieved via salary sacrifice which is managed by the Trust and lets you spread the cost to make payments more convenient* Free Financial Support Service from Barclays - support with all aspects of your financial health and wellbeing. No need to be a Barclays customer to use the service* Eye Test Vouchers – Free SpecSavers eye test voucher for eligible staff* Annual Flu Vaccine – Free flu vaccine voucher for eligible staff* Free onsite parking* Visit the section Employee Benefits of the Trust website for more information### AttachmentsCandidate BrochureCandidate Information BookletLwLAT Reference Request Consent FormPrivacy Notice - Job Applicant April 2025Job Description - Teaching Assistant L2### Safeguarding Statement:The Learning without Limits Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS with barred list check, and a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974**Social Media Checks**As part of the shortlisting process, in line with measures identified in statutory guidance relating to safeguarding practice, the Trust will conduct searches on candidates selected for interview, through a third party, on social media in order to identify anything that could give rise to a safeguarding concern in what has been said or done online. Only information relevant to safeguarding concerns obtained from the search will be passed over for consideration during the recruitment process.**Diversity Statement**As an equal opportunities employer, the Learning without Limits Academy Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.