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Old Dalby Church of England Primary School, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 3JY

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 November 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  15 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 20 hours a week split as 10:30-2:30 across five days a week.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Rest of school year
• Pay scale: Grade 5, £13.48 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children to belong and achieve in our school setting.

Ideally, the right candidate will have experience working with a variety of primary year groups and supporting children with a variety of needs.

The role is not as a 1:1 but there may be some 1:1 work involved as well as small and larger group activities. Responsibilities will also include lunchtime supervision and supporting children in class.

What the school offers its staff

We are a friendly and dedicated staff who are committed to doing our best for the children in our care. You can expect supportive colleagues who work collaboratively.

Training is available to support the professional development of any new staff member.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

LSA 2026 Person Specifications.docx - 60.4 KB (opens in new tab)

LSA 2026 Job description.docx - 63.7 KB (opens in new tab)

About Old Dalby Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 163 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Old Dalby Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: rbrowne@olddalbyschool.org.uk
• Phone number: 01664822455
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/old-dalby-church-of-england-primary-school-melton-mowbray

A growing Church of England primary school serving a very supportive community of the surrounding villages. 

Arranging a visit to Old Dalby Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rbrowne@olddalbyschool.org.uk.

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