Teaching Assistant

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy; Leicester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy in Leicester is seeking a Teaching Assistant to provide SEND support in the classroom. The role is temporary for one year in the first instance, 28.75 hours per week over 39 weeks per year, with hours 8.30am–3.20pm, Monday to Friday.

Salary is £26,851.82–£27,280.37 FTE. You will have experience in early years or a school setting, be calm, resilient and a good communicator, and enjoy working with children to help them achieve their best.

Qualifications

• has a real desire to support children to achieve the best that they can and be ‘Positive Thinkers and Lifelong Learners’
• has experience of working in early years or in a school setting
• is able to maintain an inner calm and confidence and be able to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff
• is enthusiastic, highly committed, a good communicator and enjoys working with children
• has high expectations of what all children can achieve
• is hard working and dedicated
• is resilient and able to work as part of a team and on their own initiative

Responsibilities

• provide SEND support within the classroom

Skills

Enthusiasm

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

Teaching Assistant: To provide SEND support

Required from as soon as possible

Grade 6, Pay point 9

Temporary for one year in the first instance due to SEND funding

£26,851.82 - £27,280.37 FTE

28.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Hours of work: 8.30am - 3.20pm Monday - Friday

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy is a large school on the western edge of Leicester City. Our aim is for our children to be “Positive Thinkers and Lifelong Learners”

We have a tradition of strong teamwork and clear leadership that is committed to do whatever it takes to improve pupil outcomes.

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who will be classroom based with some SEND support.

At Braunstone Frith Primary Academy we are able to offer you:

• Enthusiastic and friendly children
• An enthusiastic and hard working team of people who are committed to providing the best education for our children
• A school that has a strong commitment to developing its staff individually and places a strong emphasis on supporting and encouraging your continued professional development
• A well resourced school
• A chance to be part of shaping the future of our school

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy is an extremely rewarding place to work. We are seeking teaching assistants who are experienced and ready to support some of our most vulnerable children.

We are looking for someone who:

• has a real desire to support children to achieve the best that they can and be ‘Positive Thinkers and Lifelong Learners’
• has experience of working in early years or in a school setting
• is able to maintain an inner calm and confidence and be able to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff
• is enthusiastic, highly committed, a good communicator and enjoys working with children
• has high expectations of what all children can achieve
• is hard working and dedicated
• is resilient and able to work as part of a team and on their own initiative

Safeguarding

We are committed to the safety of our students and the protection of staff. Our recruitment process is in full accordance with recent guidance from the government for safer recruitment.

Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Equal Opportunities

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy is committed to equal opportunities in our recruitment and selection procedures.

We welcome applications from all who meet the essential requirements within the person specification.

The closing date for completed applications is 9am on Tuesday 3rd November, with interviews taking place on the morning of Tuesday 10th November 2026.

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy

Head of School: Mrs Naomi Grant