Teaching Assistant: To provide SEND support
Required from as soon as possible
Grade 6, Pay point 9
Temporary for one year in the first instance due to SEND funding
£26,851.82 - £27,280.37 FTE
28.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Hours of work: 8.30am - 3.20pm Monday - Friday
Braunstone Frith Primary Academy is a large school on the western edge of Leicester City. Our aim is for our children to be “Positive Thinkers and Lifelong Learners”
We have a tradition of strong teamwork and clear leadership that is committed to do whatever it takes to improve pupil outcomes.
We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who will be classroom based with some SEND support.
At Braunstone Frith Primary Academy we are able to offer you:
- Enthusiastic and friendly children
- An enthusiastic and hard working team of people who are committed to providing the best education for our children
- A school that has a strong commitment to developing its staff individually and places a strong emphasis on supporting and encouraging your continued professional development
- A well resourced school
- A chance to be part of shaping the future of our school
Braunstone Frith Primary Academy is an extremely rewarding place to work. We are seeking teaching assistants who are experienced and ready to support some of our most vulnerable children.
We are looking for someone who:
- has a real desire to support children to achieve the best that they can and be ‘Positive Thinkers and Lifelong Learners’
- has experience of working in early years or in a school setting
- is able to maintain an inner calm and confidence and be able to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff
- is enthusiastic, highly committed, a good communicator and enjoys working with children
- has high expectations of what all children can achieve
- is hard working and dedicated
- is resilient and able to work as part of a team and on their own initiative
Safeguarding
We are committed to the safety of our students and the protection of staff. Our recruitment process is in full accordance with recent guidance from the government for safer recruitment.
Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Equal Opportunities
Braunstone Frith Primary Academy is committed to equal opportunities in our recruitment and selection procedures.
We welcome applications from all who meet the essential requirements within the person specification.
The closing date for completed applications is 9am on Tuesday 3rd November, with interviews taking place on the morning of Tuesday 10th November 2026.
Braunstone Frith Primary Academy
Head of School: Mrs Naomi Grant
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Teaching Assistant in Leicester employer: Braunstone Frith Primary Academy
Braunstone Frith Primary Academy is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment for its staff. With a strong emphasis on professional development, the academy offers teaching assistants the opportunity to grow within their roles while making a meaningful impact on the lives of enthusiastic and friendly children. Located in Leicester, the school prides itself on its commitment to teamwork and clear leadership, ensuring that every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to shaping the future of education.
Contact Details:
Braunstone Frith Primary Academy Recruitment Team
