Teaching Assistant

Nexus Teach; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary education provider in Leicester is seeking a dedicated full-time Teaching Assistant to support pupils in KS3 and KS4. Responsibilities include leading whole-class teaching when needed, supporting the class teacher, and running small-group interventions. The ideal candidate is a confident and organized practitioner who can build strong relationships quickly and demonstrates emotional intelligence. This long-term position offers an enriching work environment with modern facilities and excellent SEND provisions.

Qualifications

• Confident, capable practitioner.
• Nurturing, calm and emotionally intelligent.
• Positive role model with a high energy and enthusiasm.
• Reliable, able to support the class teacher.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-class teaching when required.
• Support pupils across KS3 and KS4.
• Run small-group interventions independently.
• Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality learning.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Ability to build relationships

Highly organized

Flexibility

Job description

Teaching Assistant

We require a Teaching Assistant for a Secondary school in Leicester. This is a full‑time, long‑term post on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole‑class teaching when required.
• Support pupils across KS3 and KS4, ideally with some SEND exposure.
• Run small‑group interventions independently.
• Support the class teacher in delivering high‑quality learning.

Qualifications

• Confident, capable practitioner.
• Nurturing, calm and emotionally intelligent.
• Highly organised with the ability to run small‑group interventions independently.
• Positive role model with excellent communication skills.
• High energy, enthusiastic, and able to build strong relationships quickly.
• Flexible, reliable, and able to support the class teacher in delivering high‑quality learning.

School Hours

8.15am start – end of day.

Environment

Beautiful modern school with large classrooms, excellent SEND provision, specialist creative spaces and a nurturing ethos.