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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 office@limehurst.org.uk
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Teaching Assistant in Shepshed employer: East Midlands Education Trust
Highfields is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment within the vibrant East Midlands Education Trust. With a strong commitment to employee development and a focus on safeguarding, staff can thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact on the lives of students in a picturesque location near the Peak District National Park. Join our dedicated team and enjoy the benefits of working in a high-performing school that values both professional growth and community engagement.
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East Midlands Education Trust Recruitment Team
