Teaching Assistant
Thorpe Acre Junior School, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SQ18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
29 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time, term time (Can be done as a job share): 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term-Time only + 5 days INSET
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 6 - £20,187 actual
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 employment;
- Salary: Grade 6 (actual £20,187);
- Hours: 32.5 hours per week term time only, plus 5 INSET days pro-rated throughout the year;
- 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
JOB OVERVIEW:
Thorpe Acre Junior School is looking for a passionate, highly skilled, full-time teaching assistant to work with children, either individually, or as part of small groups, and to deliver academic, pastoral and behavioural support, whilst successfully nurturing and inspiring our children.
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
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and it is expected that staff at the school share this commitment. This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated under Part 5 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. Therefore an enhanced DBS check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check) is an essential requirement.
Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches and additional pre-employment checks.
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 Thorpe Acre Junior School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 196 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- office@taj.leics.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01509 214974
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.
Arranging a visit to Thorpe Acre Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@taj.leics.sch.uk.
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