Teaching Assistant to include SEN support

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

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  10 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17287.11- £17,563.11

Teaching Assistant to include SEN support job summary

Teaching Assistant to include SEN support

Fixed term contract until 20/08/2026 (due to funding)

Positive Thinkers, LiFELong Learners

FTE Salary - £25,994 - £26,409 (pro rata)

Actual Salary - £17287.11- £17,563.11

28.75 hours per week

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 TA to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have a real desire to support children to achieve the best that they can and be ‘Positive
• Thinkers and Lifelong Learners’
• Have experience of working in early years or in a school setting
• Have experience of working with children with SEN
• Are able to maintain an inner calm and confidence and be able to build positive relationships
• Are enthusiastic, highly committed, good communicators and enjoy working as part of a team
• Have high expectations of what all children can achieve
• Are hard working and dedicated

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic and friendly children
• A hard working team of people who are committed to providing the best education for our children
• Support and encouragement for your continued professional development
• A supportive inclusion team
• A chance to be part of shaping the future of our school

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.

Positive Thinkers, LiFELong Learners

Application Process:

The closing date for all applications is Monday 10th November 2025 at 9am

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.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 13th November 2025

If you have any queries on any aspect of the application or need additional information, please contact school. 

Thank you, and we are really looking forward to hearing from you.

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

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 482 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School 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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