Teaching Assistant

Lutterworth College, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4EW

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  31 October 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  9 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Part time: 8:50am - 3:10pm Monday to Friday term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,995 - £26,409
• Actual salary: £16,886 - £17,155
• Pay scale: Grade 6 (Pt 9-10)

What skills and experience we're looking for

TEACHING ASSISTANT

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Teaching Assistant to work under the direction and supervision of a teacher to assist with teaching and learning associated activities in accordance with school policies and procedures.

Learning Support is an exciting team in which to work where every day is different. We are dedicated, enthusiastic and hardworking.

Teaching Assistants generally are responsible for supporting students with learning, medical or emotional/behavioural difficulties throughout the school day enabling them to take a full part in school activities and aid their overall development and independence. The Teaching Assistants will support in class and with small groups across subject areas enabling all students to access the curriculum. Some roles will be linked to specific students.

CONTRACT/HOURS

Permanent position to start as soon as possible

5 days per week: 8:50am - 3:10pm Monday to Friday with a 40-minute unpaid lunch break, term time only plus a balance of 18 hours to attend training days and other events that may take place outside normal working hours.

Grade 6 (Pt 9-10): £25,995 - £26,409 FTE, (£16,886 - £17,155 pro-rata, actual annual salary)

What the school offers its staff

• A strong commitment to your training and development.
• Fantastic students who are a pleasure to work with.
• Excellent facilities & resources.
• Automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing package.

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

Lutterworth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks including evidence of your right to work in the UK, online checks and a satisfactory Health Check. References will be requested for all shortlisted applicants before interview.

Applying for the job

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About Lutterworth College

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1559 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lutterworth College website
• Email address: d.orton@lutterworthcollege.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lutterworth-college

Arranging a visit to Lutterworth College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email d.orton@lutterworthcollege.com.

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