KS1 Teaching Assistant (Including Lunchtime Duty) in Leicester

KS1 Teaching Assistant (Including Lunchtime Duty) in Leicester

Leicester Full-Time 31500 - 38500 Β£ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support teaching and learning in Key Stage 1, including assisting pupils with SEND.
  • Company: Abbey Mead Primary Academy, part of a supportive family of schools.
  • Benefits: Career development, discounts, 24/7 helplines, and generous pension contributions.
  • Other info: Join a friendly team dedicated to providing world-class education and support.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career in education.
  • Qualifications: Experience with children, awareness of the National Curriculum, and teamwork skills.

The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 Β£ per year.

At Abbey Mead Primary Academy, we are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming and dedicated team.

Working across Key Stage 1, the successful candidate will support teaching and learning within the classroom, including providing targeted support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Experience of working with children with SEND is highly desirable.

We are a well-established, well-resourced, and continually developing school at the heart of our community, committed to providing the very best opportunities for all our pupils.

  • Over 700 friendly and enthusiastic children

You will have

  • Awareness of National Curriculum and other learning programmes/techniques. (Essential)
  • Knowledge of the key factors that can affect the way pupils learn. (Essential)
  • Working with children of the age which the post relates to, to support their learning. (Essential)
  • Ability to apply knowledge and training confidently and competently into a practical classroom context. (Essential)
  • Awareness of safeguarding and child protection issues. (Desirable)
  • Ability to deal sensitivity with vulnerable pupils and their families.
  • Be flexible and able to adapt to rapidly changing situations
  • Be able to work as part of a team, The proposed start date is subject to satisfactory reference and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check.

TMET is a growing family of 16 schools in Leicester and Leicestershire.

We believe that together we make a positive difference - to the life chances of our children, to our communities and each other.

Many organisations say that their staff are their greatest asset; at TMET we truly believe it.

Why Work for Us?

  • A happy and fulfilling workplace - 96% of Mead staff say this is a friendly place
  • Career development pathways - for staff at all layers and in all roles
  • Cross school networks to share and learn from each other
  • Discounts and savings from the UK's major retailers
  • 24/7 confidential helpline for mental, physical, financial or personal issues
  • 24/7 GP telephone helpline
  • Generous employer pension contribution for all staff

As a family of schools, we use our collective strength and talents in order to make a positive difference to our children, young people and communities.

Every person who works for TMET has a role in helping our children succeed, from caretakers to teaching assistants to IT professionals.

At the heart of all we do is a commitment to provide our children with access to a world-class education, our schools with excellent school-to-school support, and our staff with high quality professional development.

Our people really are our greatest asset and we are always looking for ways to help them develop and grow their careers.

We have a brilliant team of staff who support and encourage each other, within and across our schools and central Trust.

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Contact Details:

The Abbey Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace KS1 Teaching Assistant (Including Lunchtime Duty) in Leicester

Knowledge of National Curriculum
Experience with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Ability to support learning in a classroom context
Understanding of factors affecting pupil learning
Safeguarding and child protection awareness
Sensitivity in dealing with vulnerable pupils and families
Flexibility and adaptability