Teaching Assistant x2

eTeach UK Limited; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Kingsway Primary School in the Braunstone and Thorpe Astley area is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant (Grade 6, Point 9-10) on a fixed-term contract until summer 2027. The role supports the Kingsway teaching team with energy, enthusiasm and organisational skills.

The successful candidate will join LIFE Multi Academy Trust and benefit from the school's positive, nurturing approach and ongoing professional development opportunities. Visits to the school are encouraged before applying.

Job description

Teaching Assistant Required: as soon as possible Grade 6 (Point 9-10) Fixed term Contract type: Part time (until summer 2027 in the first instance) The Headteacher and Governing Body are seeking to appoint teaching assistants who have energy, enthusiasm and self-motivation who are also organised and flexible, to work as part of the Kingsway teaching team. This is an exciting opportunity to join our happy and successful school as a Teaching Assistant and work with a fantastic team from autumn 2026. The staff and children at Kingsway are a delight to work with. We have a very positive and nurturing approach to education and so we are able to get the very best from our pupils every day. We are committed to the continual development of staff and offer professional development opportunities, wherever you are in your career. Kingsway Primary School is representative of a diverse community in the Braunstone and Thorpe Astley area and we work hard to make sure that our curriculum is reflective of the experiences and families of the children who come to our school. In fact, our favourite jewel value is ‘Welcome everybody and working together’. We are a busy school with 315 children on the main primary school site and a further 12 children in our specialist SEMH provision; Shine @ Kingsway. We have an excellent relationship within our community and enjoy strong links with other schools in the LiFE MAT. We were proud to maintain our ‘Good’ Ofsted rating at our last inspection. We welcome applications from all who meet the essential requirements within the person specification. Please note that the contract will be with LIFE Multi Academy Trust, which will form the terms of the employment.

Closing Date

The closing date for completed applications is 9am Friday 30th October 2026, with interviews taking place week commencing Monday 9th November 2026.

Visits to the school are encouraged; please contact the office on the number below to arrange this.