At Abbey Mead Primary Academy, we are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming and dedicated team. The successful candidate will be based within our Meadow Provision (Internal Alternative Provision), working closely with pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). As such, experience of supporting children with SEND and a commitment to inclusive practice are highly desirable.
About The Meadow
The Meadow supports pupils primarily in Years 1 to 3 with Special Educational Needs, including speech, language and communication needs.
With a current cohort of approximately 11 pupils, the Meadow provides a nurturing, highly supportive environment where staff can deliver personalised learning experiences and targeted interventions. The small group setting fosters strong, positive relationships between pupils and staff, enabling children to thrive academically, socially and emotionally while making meaningful progress towards their individual outcomes.
We can offer you:
• Opportunities for continuing professional development
• Be part of TMET, a vibrant and outward looking multi academy trust
• A dynamic, committed and professional staff
• Over 700 friendly and enthusiastic children
You will have:
• Awareness of National Curriculum and other learning programmes/techniques. (Essential)
• Knowledge of the key factors that can affect the way pupils learn. (Essential)
• Working with children of the age which the post relates to, to support their learning. (Essential)
• Ability to apply knowledge and training confidently and competently into a practical classroom context. (Essential)
• Awareness of safeguarding and child protection issues. (Desirable)
• Ability to deal sensitivity with vulnerable pupils and their families.
• Be flexible and able to adapt to rapidly changing situations
• Be able to work as part of a team
More information is on the Job description
About The Mead Educational Trust
TMET is a growing family of 16 schools in Leicester and Leicestershire. We believe that together we make a positive difference – to the life chances of our children, to our communities and each other. Many organisations say that their staff are their greatest asset; at TMET we truly believe it.
Why Work for Us?
• A happy and fulfilling workplace – 96% of Mead staff say this is a friendly place
• Career development pathways – for staff at all layers and in all roles
• Cross school networks to share and learn from each other
• Discounts and savings from the UK’s major retailers
• 24/7 confidential helpline for mental, physical, financial or personal issues
• 24/7 GP telephone helpline
• Generous employer pension contribution for all staff
As a family of schools, we use our collective strength and talents in order to make a positive difference to our children, young people and communities. Every person who works for TMET has a role in helping our children succeed, from caretakers to teaching assistants to IT professionals.
At the heart of all we do is a commitment to provide our children with access to a world-class education, our schools with excellent school-to-school support, and our staff with high quality professional development. Our people really are our greatest asset and we are always looking for ways to help them develop and grow their careers. We have a brilliant team of staff who support and encourage each other, within and across our schools and central Trust.
Join us to be build better futures!
Closing Date: Friday 6th November 2026
Interviews: TBC
The proposed start date is subject to satisfactory reference and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check.
Hours of work: 30 hours per week, comprising 27.5 hours as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant and 2.5 hours as a Lunchtime Supervisor.
Candidates who have applied within the past 12 months and were not shortlisted are kindly requested not to reapply.
Safeguarding Statement
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.
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.