Teaching Assistant

Ivanhoe School, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HX

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 October 2026

• Closing date

  9 September 2026 at 4pm

• Date listed

  28 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £19,541.74 - £19,853.72 Actual Salary

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant

Contract: Part Time, Term Time plus 1 week (39 weeks)

Required from: 5th October 2026

Grade: Grade 6, Points 9-10

Contract type: Permanent 

Salary: £25994.00 - £26,409.00 FTE

£19,541.74 - £19,853.72 Actual

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 1 week)

8.30am – 3.30pm, Monday to Friday

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our large and well-respected learning support department.

The successful candidate will be able to work with students in a small group within a mainstream classroom, as directed by the SENDCo/Deputy SENDCo or a member of the teaching staff.

We have high expectations of all our staff, which makes our SEND department an exciting and progressive environment in which to work. The team is forward-thinking and extremely supportive of each other, working collaboratively to support and secure high standards of teaching and learning for the children in our care.

Faculty Overview – SEND Team

Our team consists of the SENDCo, Deputy SENDCo, Teaching Assistants and Learning Mentors. 

The Learning Support team at Ivanhoe School is a large team whose fundamental goal is to ensure students are supported to have a positive learning experience at Ivanhoe School.

Our Teaching Assistants are classroom-based practitioners but also have bespoke training to lead small group interventions. We use strategies to ensure that the needs of all students are being met. We know that we can make a huge difference to the children we work with and pride ourselves on this. Students with an Education, Health and Care Plan or recognised as requiring SEN Support are our main focus group and we work hard to ensure all students learn effectively. 

Closing Date

The closing date for completed applications is 4pm, Wednesday 9th September 2026

Please Note: We may review applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis. As such, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are encouraged.  

Application Process

Application forms and further details can be downloaded from ETeach.

Completed application forms should be submitted via ETeach. An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process and the outline of the day.

If you have any queries on any aspect of the application or need additional information, please contact the school or send an email via ETeach, where we will be happy to help you.

Thank you, and we are really looking forward to hearing from you.

Jen Steere – Headteacher

Ivanhoe School

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 Ivanhoe School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 848 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ivanhoe School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ivanhoe-college

At Ivanhoe School, our students come first. We recognise their different needs and work hard with them to develop their abilities and talents. We value the unique contribution of each student and want them to achieve their full potential.

Highly qualified teachers and support staff provide an excellent, caring environment in which students can learn and flourish safely. Our aspirations, expectations and commitment are relentlessly high for all members of the school community.

Ivanhoe School became Members of the LiFE Multi Academy Trust in July 2021. Ivanhoe School works closely with local LIFE MAT schools: Ashby School and Ibstock Community College as part of the 'National Forest Hub.'

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