Teaching Assistant

Eteach International; Leicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme

O2 discounts

Specsavers eye test vouchers

NUS/CSSC membership

Well-being programmes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Krishna Avanti Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learning across the curriculum and assist the teaching team in delivering high-quality teaching. You will work with individuals and groups, preparing resources and providing pastoral support under the guidance of the class teacher.

The role emphasizes inclusive education and positive, supportive classroom environments. The position is fixed-term (maternity cover) until November 2027.

Qualifications

• Good level of literacy and numeracy.
• Experience with general administrative tasks (photocopying, laminating) and teamwork.
• Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities.
• Good keyboard skills and knowledge of ICT packages, computers, audio and video equipment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of all students.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with learning activities for individuals and groups.
• Create a positive, inclusive and well-organised classroom environment.
• Provide pastoral and practical support to pupils and respond to distress or illness.
• Assist with classroom prep, resources, routine assessments, and feedback on progress.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety policies and contribute to school activities and development.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Teamwork

ICT skills

Pastoral support

Tools

Keyboard skills

Job description

Please note: This is a fixed-term role for maternity cover until November 2027

Grade: Grade 2, £25,885 - £25,986 per annum approximately £19,321 - £19,396 pro rata per annum (0.74641 FTE)

About us and the role

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to work alongside our teaching team at Krishna Avanti Primary School, supporting the delivery of high-quality learning and helping pupils make progress across the curriculum.

You will work with individuals and groups of pupils, helping them to engage confidently in learning, develop their skills and make the most of the opportunities available to them. You will prepare learning resources, support classroom activities and provide practical and pastoral support, adapting your approach to meet pupils’ individual needs under the guidance of the class teacher.

You will also play an important role in creating a positive, inclusive and well-organised learning environment where every pupil feels valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their potential.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to pupils’ learning, wellbeing and personal development while working as part of a supportive school community where inclusion, Educational Excellence, Character Development and Spiritual Insight are central to the way we work.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

Krishna Avanti Primary School is an inclusive Hindu faith school that provides a warm, friendly and engaging learning environment for children from all backgrounds and walks of life. Staff and students at the school do not originate from any specific faith background. Applications are welcome from practitioners of any faith and from those of none.

The staff at Krishna Avanti Primary School are passionate about our school and are relentlessly focused on improving the achievement and opportunities of all our students. All staff that work at the school will need to subscribe to our ethos and values and seek to improve and develop their own practice and performance for the benefit of our students.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a school which is driven by three key elements for both students and staff:

• Educational excellence


• Character formation


• Spiritual insight

We believe in high expectations, challenge and support to enable our students to understand and develop into the best version of themselves. Through professional development, we support our staff to excel in creating a highly successful learning environment for our students and we are an ambitious team who strive to ensure that all students enjoy learning and surpass expectations.

What will you do?

• Support the class teacher with learning activities, working with individuals and groups of pupils to help them access the curriculum and make progress.


• Help create a positive, inclusive and well-organised classroom environment where pupils feel supported, encouraged and able to participate in learning.


• Provide pastoral and practical support to pupils, including encouraging positive relationships, supporting personal needs and responding appropriately when pupils are unwell, distressed or unsettled.


• Assist the teacher with classroom preparation, resources, routine assessments, record keeping and providing feedback on pupils’ progress and achievement.


• Promote the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all pupils by following safeguarding, health and safety, SEN, data protection and Trust policies, while contributing to school activities, trips, meetings and professional development.

Why should you apply

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Great opportunities for professional development


• LGPS pension scheme (subject to eligibility)


• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers


• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership


• Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)


• Cycle-to-work Scheme

What are we looking for?

• Good level of literacy and numeracy skills


• Experience of general administrative work e.g. photocopying, laminating and the ability to work well within a team


• An understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities


• Good keyboard skills and knowledge of relevant ICT packages, computer, audio and video equipment


• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.