Teaching Assistant

Beaumont Leys; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaumont Leys School in Leicester, Leicestershire is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1/2 to support pupils in our Special Needs Department on a temporary basis until June 2027. The role includes 26 hours 40 minutes per week with an additional monthly training hour, and a pro-rata salary of £15,915 to £16,167 per year for hours worked.

The post requires commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children, and the school will require an enhanced DBS check for all successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting pupils with special needs, including those with complex behaviour.
• Ability to work as part of a supportive team in a school setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons and enable participation.
• Assist teaching staff with class activities and preparing resources.
• Supervise lunch duties and provide learning support during the day.

Skills

Special needs support

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Job description

# Teaching AssistantEmployer: Beaumont Leys SchoolLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeContract Length: Until June 2027Salary: £15,915 to £16,167Posted: 3rd August 2026Expires: 26th August 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1568381* Share : LinkedIn Facebook X WhatsApp Email* Print**TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 1/2****Hours of work: 26 hours and 40 minutes per week plus one hour per month for training, working 39 weeks per year. These hours will include a daily lunch duty.****Salary: T.A. Level 1/2, point 5-6, £25,583 to £25,989 pro rata to £15,915 to £16,167 per annum for hours worked.**We are currently looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant on a temporary basis until June 2027, to support the work of our excellent Special Needs Department.Applicants should possess a range of skills to enable them to work with young people with special needs including those with complex behaviour issues.**We are committed to keeping children and young people safe from harm and abuse and to promoting their welfare, and we expect that everyone who comes to work for us will share the same commitment.****All roles within the school/college are covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and are subject to an enhanced DBS check.**Full details and an application form are available from contacting the school websiteClosing Date for applications: Wednesday 26th August 2026 at 9am