At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with SEND and empower classroom staff through training and collaboration.
- Company: Leicestershire County Council, dedicated to making a difference in local communities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a team committed to inclusivity and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young lives while developing your skills in education.
- Qualifications: NVQ 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 26832 - 28146 £ per year.
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: Oakfield Secondary Provision based at our: Shepshed site LE12 9DB, Loughborough site LE11 3DU, Glenfield site LE3 8BQ or our Hinckley site LE10 0PR.
Salary: £26,832 - £28,146 per annum (pro rata for part-time) (Pay award pending)
Working Hours: 35 hrs per week 8.30am - 3.30pm - Term time
Contract Type: Fixed Term until July 2027
Closing Date: 9th August 2026
Interview Date(s): 14th August 2026
About The Role
Do you have the skills and passion to make a difference to children and young people with SEND, through supporting and developing the staff who work with them? If so, we want you for our year-long project to work with classroom support staff across Leicestershire. We are building a team with expertise in-class support for pupils with additional needs. Our aim is to provide further training, supervision and oversight to support staff in mainstream schools by extending our educational psychology offer to provide increased levels of support to staff who are supporting children and young people with complex needs. This support may involve delivering training, observation, consultation outside of the classroom. Your role will be to support all parts of this process, whether that be through direct support to staff who are implementing new approaches, or supporting pupils in the classroom to enable staff to access our offer during the school day. You will be part of the Oakfield Short-Stay School workforce but the majority of your time will be spent working in a team, out in schools working with staff with oversight from the Educational Psychology Service. An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.
About You
- NVQ 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent, OR able to demonstrate the ability to meet the STL Level 3 National Occupational Standards relevant to this post.
- Ability to demonstrate competency in literacy and numeracy equivalent to level 2.
- Experience of supporting planning, evaluation and delivery of learning activities for children and young people in a formal setting.
- Knowledge of child protection and health and safety procedures and their application in a school setting.
- Good interpersonal skills and empathy with children and young people.
- Ability to effectively manage pupil behaviour in accordance with school policy and procedure.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For More Information Or An Informal Discussion, Please Contact:
- Beth Clements, Head of Service - Education Inclusion
- Telephone: 0116 3051522
- Email: Beth.Clements@leics.gov.uk
- Dr Helen Tyson - Principal Educational Psychologist
- Email: Helen.Tyson@leics.gov.uk
- Telephone: 0116 305 9000
About Us
At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.
Benefits
For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:
- Our Recruitment Process
- Our Organisational Values
- Our Employee Benefits
- Working for Us
Teaching Assistant employer: Leicestershire County Council
Leicestershire County Council is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at County Hall in Glenfield, Leicester. With a strong commitment to employee growth and development, we provide opportunities for meaningful contributions to the community, particularly in supporting children and young people with additional needs. Our inclusive work culture promotes flexibility, collaboration, and innovation, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a real difference in education and inclusion.
Contact Details:
Leicestershire County Council Recruitment Team
