Teaching Assistant

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 6NF

32 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 October 2026

• Closing date

  3 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,851.82 - £27,280.37 FTE

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant: To provide SEND support

Required from as soon as possible

Grade 6, Pay point 9

Temporary for one year in the first instance due to SEND funding

£26,851.82 - £27,280.37 FTE

28.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Hours of work: 8.30am - 3.20pm Monday - Friday

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy is a large school on the western edge of Leicester City. Our aim is for our children to be “Positive Thinkers and Lifelong Learners”

We have a tradition of strong teamwork and clear leadership that is committed to do whatever it takes to improve pupil outcomes.

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who will be classroom based with some SEND support. 

At Braunstone Frith Primary Academy we are able to offer you:

Enthusiastic and friendly children

An enthusiastic and hard working team of people who are committed to providing the best education for our children

A school that has a strong commitment to developing its staff individually and places a strong emphasis on supporting and encouraging your continued professional development

A well resourced school

A chance to be part of shaping the future of our school

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy is an extremely rewarding place to work. We are seeking teaching assistants who are experienced and ready to support some of our most vulnerable children. 

We are looking for someone who:

has a real desire to support children to achieve the best that they can and be ‘Positive Thinkers and Lifelong Learners’

has experience of working in early years or in a school setting

is able to maintain an inner calm and confidence and be able to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff

is enthusiastic, highly committed, a good communicator and enjoys working with children

has high expectations of what all children can achieve

is hard working and dedicated

is resilient and able to work as part of a team and on their own initiative

Safeguarding

We are committed to the safety of our students and the protection of staff. Our recruitment process is in full accordance with recent guidance from the government for safer recruitment.

Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Equal Opportunities 

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy is committed to equal opportunities in our recruitment and selection procedures.

We welcome applications from all who meet the essential requirements within the person specification.

The closing date for completed applications is 9am on Tuesday 3rd November, with interviews taking place on the morning of Tuesday 10th November 2026.

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.

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy

Head of School: Mrs Naomi Grant

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 Braunstone Frith Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 438 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Braunstone Frith Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/braunstone-frith-primary-academy

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy is a large school on the western edge of Leicester City. Our aim is for our children to be “Positive Thinkers and Lifelong Learners”.

We have a tradition of strong teamwork and clear leadership that is committed to do whatever it takes to improve pupil outcomes. We pride ourselves on the strong positive relationships that we build with our pupils and their families.

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