Lead Teaching Assistant
Water Leys Primary School, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 1HG25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
22 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 29 hours per week - term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- FTE £26,832 - £28,146 per annum (pro rata)
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and compassionate person to support pupils within our pastoral hub at Water Leys Primary School. This non classroom-based role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting pupils in overcoming barriers to their learning and who thrives in providing flexible approaches to learning.
The successful candidate will support pupils whose learning is primarily impacted by SEMH needs, ensuring a tailored approach to their curriculum. This will involve developing individualised plans to increase their attendance and engagement. Additionally, the role will require collaboration with colleagues to plan and deliver interventions aimed at promoting positive mental health and resilience.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have significant experience of working with individuals and small groups to encourage participation and engagement in education.
- Be able to engage with pupils to understand their needs and assist them to fully participate in overcoming barriers to learning.
- Have excellent communication skills that allows you to inform, coach and advise others.
- Want to make a difference to the children in our care especially those who are most vulnerable.
- Act calmly and professionally in all situations.
Candidates must only apply using the application form provided; CVs will not be accepted.
Water Leys Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. All candidates must ensure that they can provide two references prior to interview.
How to apply:
For an application form and further information please email office@waterleys.leics.sch.uk. Completed applications forms, together with a letter of application, should be submitted by Midday on Sunday 22nd February 2026. Please ensure your letter is no more than one page of A4 and that it states clearly why you are the right person for this vacancy at Water Leys School. CVs will not be accepted.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- The opportunity to work with friendly, enthusiastic children who are keen to learn, like a challenge and are proud of their school.
- The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of our most vulnerable pupils.
- A happy, supportive and motivated team environment.
- A commitment to training and professional development.
What Ofsted said about us:
“Water Leys Primary School is a nurturing and inclusive school. Pupils are happy, polite and well mannered.”
“The school supports all pupils to live by the CARE charter. One pupil shared, ‘Our teachers are really good at dealing with any problems. There might sometimes have to be a consequence, but they will always talk to you about things and help you to sort things out.’ Relationships between adults and pupils are strong.”
We would encourage all potential candidates to visit our school prior to applying to enable you to meet our amazing pupils and friendly staff team. Please contact the school office on 0116 2884135 to arrange a time to visit. Closing date for receipt of applications is midday, Sunday 22nd February 2026. Interviews will take place on Thursday 5th March 2026.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Water Leys Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. All candidates must ensure that they can provide two references prior to interview.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Water Leys Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 401 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Water Leys Primary School website
- Email address
- admin@waterleys.leics.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0116 2884135
Water Leys is a community primary school with 420 children from FS2 (aged 4) to Year 6 (11 year olds).
Arranging a visit to Water Leys Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@waterleys.leics.sch.uk.
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