TEMPORARY SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT L1 – MATERNITY COVER

eTeach UK Limited; Oadby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local special education school in Oadby is seeking a Level 1 Teaching Assistant for a temporary post to support pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties. This role involves 32½ hours of work per week during term time, with the potential for permanent placement. The ideal candidate will have a good basic education and a passion for assisting students with special educational needs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant is desirable but not essential.
• Qualities as per the job specification are necessary.
• Passion for working alongside pupils with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND in their learning.
• Work alongside teaching staff to enhance educational outcomes.

Education

Good basic education

Job description

Overview

SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT L1 – MATERNITY COVER. TEMPORARY POST (Until July 2026). Starting: 28th October 2025. Netherhall Mead is a very effective, well-resourced special school for pupils aged 4-19 years who have severe & profound learning difficulties.

The school is seeking to appoint a Level 1 Teaching Assistant working 32½ hours per week for 39 weeks (school term time + 5 training days). The position is temporary, with the potential to become permanent, subject to the needs of the school.

Contract and terms

• Salary: Grade Band 4, Points 7 - 10, £20,168 - £21,499 pro-rata.
• Hours: 32½ hours per week
• Term: 39 weeks (term time + 5 training days)
• Status: Temporary with potential to become permanent, subject to school needs
• Starting: 28 October 2025

About the role

The successful candidate will have good basic education. Previous experience of working as a Teaching Assistant is desirable but not essential. If you possess the qualities as per the job specification and are passionate about working alongside pupils with SEND, Netherhall Mead would like to hear from you. We warmly welcome and encourage prospective applicants to visit us to get a real feel of our school community.

How to apply / Key dates

• Closing date: Monday, 22 September 2025, 9.00am
• Interview date: Week commencing 29 September 2025
• Apply online via Eteach

Pre-employment checks

• Applicants will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS check.
• Pre-employment checks will include a declaration that neither the applicant nor anyone in the same household is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2018, as well as other necessary checks.
• Online checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates in line with KCSIE recommendations.