Teaching Assistant

Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy, Leicester, LE3 2WF

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  as soon as possible

• Closing date

  26 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: NJC 3 - 8

Teaching Assistant job summary

Millfield LEAD Academy are looking for a dedicated Level 1 Teaching Assistant to support some of our children with significant needs. Initially you will be based in EYFS or KS1 working alongside experienced teachers and teaching assistants for mornings (15 hours). This position is initially to Christmas but will probably be extended due to additional funds being sought.

Do you have an interest in supporting children with SEN? Do you want to work in a successful primary school?

Please read the applicant pack for more details or arrange for a visit to see us in action.

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 Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 453 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/millfield-l-e-a-d-academy

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