Lead Teaching Assistant (AF55)

Ash Field Academy, Leicester, LE5 4PY

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  5th January 2026

• Closing date

  16 December 2025 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  2 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,605.00 - £31,209.00 Annually (FTE) Approximate Starting Salary £21,497.02 per annum

Lead Teaching Assistant (AF55) job summary

Lead Teaching Assistant (permanent) role available at Ash Field Academy

Salary: Grade 8 Pay Point 15-18 (FTE salary £28,605 - £31,029 per annum)

Approximate actual starting salary: £21,497.02 per annum

Hours: 32.5 hours per week ; 39 weeks per year (Term-time only plus Inset days)

Working Pattern:

• Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 08:30am to 15:30pm.
• Tuesday 08:30am to 16:00pm.
• Friday 09:00am to 15:30pm

(inclusive of 30 minute unpaid lunch break)

Appointment will be subject to Discovery Academy Trust pay and conditions.

Appointment subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period

Why choose Ash Field Academy?

Working at Ash Field Academy offers you the chance to be part of an exceptionally supportive environment, working with children who are eager to learn, and staff who are dedicated to providing outstanding education and support. Our pupils never fail to astound us with their exemplary behaviour, kindness, and determination.

We have a strong leadership team committed to honest self-evaluation and continual improvement. They bring a wealth of skills to provide both challenge and support.

At Ash Field, we are committed to professional development for all staff. We have a long history of successful involvement in ITT, ECT, and NPQ programmes across the city and region through our outreach work. Our strong induction and CPD programme positively impacts motivation and effectiveness, fostering a climate for learning that benefits both pupils and staff.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To support class teachers with the delivery of the curriculum and all aspects of personal and social development.
• To lead the class in times of teacher absence such as a planned absence or a short-term sickness absence.
• Under the direction of the class teacher, help to prepare resources and the learning environment so that pupils have the best access to learning.
• To assist the class teacher in lesson planning and the creation of effective learning opportunities.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Level 2 qualifications in maths/numeracy and English/literacy
• Experience of supporting planning, evaluation and delivery of learning activities for children and young people in a formal setting.
• Knowledge of child protection, health and safety procedures and their application in a school setting.
• Awareness of a range of frameworks that support the education, development and well-being of children.
• Ability to effectively manage pupil behaviour in accordance with school policy and procedure.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to support with your application.

What we offer:

• Flexible working options
• Support for continuous professional development in the role
• Opportunities to visit other organisations for professional learning
• Highly committed and motivated Team
• A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun
• Free car parking (Limited spaces)
• Annual incremental pay increases with the pay scale range
• A defined benefit pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme - EAP
• Employee self-service portal.
• Eyecare voucher scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail discounts
• Dental support
• Gym discount
• Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school
• Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children
• Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school
• Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust
• Excellent opportunities for personal and career development
• A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues

More about Discovery Schools Trust

Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.

Please note: Interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

AI

While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.

Safeguarding Statement:

Ash field academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working with children or vulnerable adults. All posts are subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ash Field Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 19
• School size: 157 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ash Field Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ash-field-academy

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