Teaching Assistant

East Midlands Education Trust; Shepshed; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension

Teachers Pension Scheme

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Limehurst Academy in Leicestershire is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join the support staff who are committed to inclusion and raising achievement for all students. The role is permanent, part-time, 36.25 hours per week, term-time 39 weeks per year, with a start as soon as possible.

You will work under guidance to support learning, develop positive relationships, and assist with DBS checks and safeguarding processes.

Qualifications

• Meet the person specification to be offered the post.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.
• Approach to inclusion and supporting students to achieve their best.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons to promote inclusion and achievement.
• Demonstrate time-management, patience and a good work ethic.
• Undergo DBS checks and adhere to safeguarding policies.

Job description

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Teaching Assistant

Reference: SEP20261594

Expiry date: 08:00, Mon, 12th Oct 2026

Location: Limehurst Academy

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: All employees:- Local Government / Teachers Pension Scheme Permanent, contracted employees:- SAS Employee Assistance Programme- Cyclescheme

Permanent Part Time, Term Time Only 39 weeks a year, 36.25 hours per week 8:00am - 3:45pm Monday - Friday

Salary Range: Scale 3 points 6 - 8 (26,847 - 27,709) (Actual Salary £22,877 - £23,612)

Start Date - As soon As Possible

Thank you for your interest in the above post at Limehurst Academy.

The school was inspected by Ofsted in June 2026. The report can be found on our website, and I strongly encourage you to read it. It contains lines such as: “Limehurst Academy is a happy and inclusive community,” and, “Pupils demonstrate calm and respectful behaviour around the school.”We know our school well but we are not complacent. We are constantly seeking to improve, and deliver outstanding education to the community we serve - a community that we are very proud to be a part of.
This post is a crucial one to the school. You will have a passion for inclusion, and a commitment to ensuring that all students achieve to their highest potential.
Time-management skills, patience and a good work ethic are essential, as are a sense of humour and excellent interpersonal skills. The job description will give you further details about what we require.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing date for applications is 9:00am on Monday 12th October 2026.

If you would like further information and require an informal conversation or visit, please telephone or email our school office via 01509 263444 or [e-mail]