Teaching Assistant

Kingsway Park High School; North West Leicestershire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsway Park High School is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support students and work with our SEND team to enable learning and confidence. This role welcomes experienced TAs and those with transferable youth work or care skills, with DBS check requirements and safeguarding commitments.

The successful candidate will join a diverse school of around 1,350 students, contributing to high-quality training, development opportunities, and wellbeing support within Altus Education Partnership.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above or equivalent.
• Experience supporting learning or working with young people.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs to access learning.
• Assist teaching staff and SEND team in delivering inclusive lessons.
• Help monitor student wellbeing and behaviour under safeguarding guidelines.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

SEND experience

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Are you passionate about helping young people succeed?

Kingsway Park High School is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our successful and inclusive school community.

Working alongside teachers and our SEND team, you will support students with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential. This role would suit experienced Teaching Assistants, but we also welcome applications from people with transferable skills from youth work, care, mentoring, primary education or similar roles.

At Kingsway Park High School, you'll be part of a diverse and ambitious school serving around 1,350 students. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and our commitment to ensuring that every young person feels valued, supported and able to succeed.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above or equivalent)
• Enjoys working with young people and supporting their development
• Can build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues
• Is patient, resilient and committed to inclusion
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing

Why join us?

• A supportive and welcoming team
• High-quality training and professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to employee benefits and wellbeing support
• Opportunities to develop your career within Altus Education Partnership

Closing Date: Sunday 1 November 2026, 23:59

Interview Date: Monday 9 November 2026

Altus Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE, the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates and may contact references prior to interview.