WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT TO JOIN OUR FRIENDLY TEAM.
Maternity cover from August 2026
Working Hours: 8.00am to 4.00pm (37 hours per week)
Monday to Friday, Term Time plus 1 week including INSET Days (39 weeks)
JOB OVERVIEW
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experience Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning at Fosse Mead Primary Academy in Leicester.
We are looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual able to cope in a high-pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Working with a wide range of class teachers to deliver excellent teaching and learning.
- Covering classes
- Coaching children on a 1:1 or group basis.
- Accompanying groups on trips.
- Supporting assessment and evidencing learning
- Working with the teacher to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources
- Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners
- Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability
WHAT WE OFFER:
- The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school.
- Good opportunities for personal and career development.
- Pension Scheme.
- Employee benefits through VIVUP.
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Competency in English and Maths
- HLTA qualification
- Previous childcare experience
- a proven ability to work on their own initiative.
- a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
- the ability to use relevant technology/equipment.
- a can-do attitude.
- a commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.
Deadline for Applications - Sunday 12th April 2026 9.00pm
Interviews - Wednesday 29th April 2026
This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and/or adults) and is therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure check. This exemption means that shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind- overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time.