Teaching Assistant

Thorpe Acre Junior School, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SQ

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week (8.30am – 3.30pm) Monday to Friday Term-time only plus 5 days INSET, i.e. 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 6. Actual salary £19,542pa

What skills and experience we're looking for

In addition to the personnel specification, the right candidate will:

• Be committed to the safeguarding of all children;
• Enjoy working with children; motivating and enthusing them;
• Have a calming and caring manner;
• Have experience of supporting children with SEND in their learning;
• Be committed to raising standards for all groups of children;
• Have excellent communication skills;
• Be able to show initiative;
• Be able to work as part of our team; flexible and adaptable;
• Be first aid trained/willing to undertake first aid training.

What the school offers its staff

• Permanent position;
• Salary: Grade 6 (actual £19,542);
• Hours: term time only, 8.30am-3.30pm plus 5 INSET days throughout the year, i.e. 39 weeks;
• A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of ability;
• The opportunity to work with motivated and friendly children;
• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn;
• CPD opportunities to grow and develop through mentorship and coaching;

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.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Thorpe Acre Junior School is looking for a passionate, highly skilled, full-time teaching assistant to work with children with SEND, either individually, or as part of small groups, and to deliver academic, pastoral and behavioural support, whilst successfully nurturing and inspiring our children. This position will initially be within our mainstream school.

We are a vibrant and friendly school, committed to the inclusion of all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Our belief is that with reasonable adjustments children can meet their potential and learn alongside their peers. Our team has a wealth of experience in SEND and support each other well.

WHY CHOOSE US:

Our school is set in a well-connected location, within walking distance of Thorpe Acre Infant School and two secondary schools, and works with the BeSkilled collaborative. You will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team and have access to a range of CPD.

Commitment to safeguarding

Thorpe Acre Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Pre-employment checks will be carried out: identification and Right to Work in the UK will be required; an online search undertaken; references will be sought, and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check) and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

We actively support the government's Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism.

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.

Upload additional documents

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

TA Advert.pdf - 200 KB (opens in new tab)

Teaching Assistant JD (Grade 6) (Updated Oct24).pdf - 231 KB (opens in new tab)

Privacy Notice - Job Applicants.pdf - 153 KB (opens in new tab)

About Thorpe Acre Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 185 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thorpe Acre Junior School website
• Email address: office@taj.leics.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01509 214974
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thorpe-acre-junior-school

We are very proud of our school and our success stems from a relentless drive to put children’s learning experiences at the heart of all we do. Our rich and creative curriculum, along with the pastoral support we offer, encourages every child to discover and nurture his and her special gifts and talents.

We are a busy, friendly local authority maintained school in Loughborough who have been rated as GOOD in all areas during our last three Ofsted inspections, carried out in February 2013, November 2017 and May 2023.

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