Teaching Assistant

The Winstanley School; Braunstone Town; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Winstanley School is inviting applications for a Teaching Assistant to support our students. The role works with the DSL and Pastoral Lead for SEND/SENDCo and involves assisting with learning activities in a busy 11-16 setting in Braunstone Town.

Experience with children is advantageous. The school is part of LiFE Multi-Academy Trust. Closing date 9am Tue 29 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, preferably in an educational setting.
• Ability to work with SEND and Pastoral Lead.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning activities.
• Assist SEND and SENDCo; work with the DSL and pastoral team.

Skills

Experience with children

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Required from as soon as possible

Grade 6, Pay Point 9-10

£16,925 to £17,195 pa (actual salary)

Term time plus 5 days training

27.25 hours per week - 8.30 – 3.00 pm

The Winstanley School is seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant, to work with the DSL and Pastoral Lead for SEND and SENDCo in supporting our students. Experience of working with children, preferably in an educational setting, would be advantageous. The Teaching Assistant will be based at The Winstanley School, a popular and expanding 11-16 school situated in the heart of the vibrant and engaged Braunstone Town community. The Winstanley School is oversubscribed and was recognised as good by Ofsted in 2023. The school is part of the LiFE Multi-Academy Trust of which Bosworth Academy is the lead institution.

This role offers candidates an exciting opportunity to contribute to the school’s relentless drive for excellence. You will possess a real passion for contributing to the learning of our young people and be able to promote the vision, and to live the values, of the LiFE Multi-Academy Trust.

Closing Date

The closing date for completed applications is 9am on Tuesday 29th September 2026.