Teaching Assistants

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

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  21 August 2026

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Actual salary £17,286 - £17,562

Teaching Assistants job summary

Teaching Assistant:

Classroom based to include some SEND support

Required from 21st August 2026

Garde 6, Pay point 9

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

FTE £25,994 - £26,409

Actual salary £17,286 - £17,562

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

In return 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

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 8th June 2026, with interviews taking place on Thursday 11th June 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

Cuffling Drive

Leicester

LE3 6NF

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

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• 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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