Temporary Teaching Assistant Level 2

# Temporary Teaching Assistant Level 2Employer: Thurnby Mead Primary AcademyLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeContract Length: 26-27 Academic YearSalary: Grade 3, Point 5-6Posted: 12th October 2026Expires: 31st October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: 12th October 2026Job ID: 1579196* Share :* Print**An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our exceptional school and become part of a well‐established, highly respected multi‐academy trust. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our team as soon as possible. This is a fixed-term position to the end of the 26-27 academic year.****TA Salary 30hrs per week -** Grade 3 Points 5 - 6 (£26,634 - £27,058 fte) Pro rata salary £18,634 - £18,931 per annum**Hours of work:** 8.45am - 3.15pm (Monday to Friday)**Closing date:** midnight 25th October 2026**Interviews:** to take place week beginning 2nd November 2026**We can offer you:*** Opportunities for continuing professional development* Be part of TMET, a vibrant and outward looking multi academy trust* A dynamic, committed and professional staff* Over 250 friendly and enthusiastic children**You will:*** Be committed to removing barriers to learning (alongside the team)* Be organised and efficient with a sense of humour* Be flexible and able to adapt to rapidly changing situations* Be able to work as part of a team* Preferably have SEMH and SEND experience**---------------------------------------------------------****About The Mead Educational Trust**The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is a growing family of schools united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional education and improving life chances for all our pupils. Serving a diverse range of communities across Leicester and Leicestershire, TMET is built on strong values of collaboration, inclusion, integrity, and excellence.We are passionate about creating opportunities for staff to thrive. As part of TMET, you will benefit from:• Access to high-quality professional development, coaching, and career progression• Trust-wide collaboration across a network of passionate, like-minded professionals• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance, including access to the Viv up Employee Assistance Programme• Clear, values-led leadership and a shared drive to make a meaningful difference in educationTMET is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and levels of experience. We believe that every child deserves an outstanding education – and that every adult in our organisation deserves to feel supported, valued, and inspired.**---------------------------------------------------------**** Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding Statement**The Mead Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.An enhanced DBS check with a check of the barred lists is required for all roles working with children. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025, we will also carry out:• Online searches for all shortlisted candidates, to help identify any issues or concerns that are publicly available online• Checks on employment history, references, and eligibility to work in the UKWe are an equal opportunities employer.### AttachmentsTMET Recruitment Privacy StatementTMET Job Description - Teaching Assistant Level 2 - 12-10-2026 - 843### Safeguarding Statement:This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and/or adults) and is therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure check. This exemption means that shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind- overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time. #J-18808-Ljbffr