Level 2 Teaching Assistant - EYFS

TMET Board of Trustees; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational trust located in Leicester is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join their dynamic teaching team at Abbey Mead Primary Academy. This role involves supporting the delivery of high-quality education to children and requires experience in a school setting, strong IT skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. The position offers opportunities for ongoing professional development within a supportive and friendly environment, making a positive impact on the lives of children.

Benefits

Opportunities for continuing professional development

Generous employer pension contribution

24/7 GP telephone helpline

Health Cash Plan

Discounts from UK’s major retailers

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a school setting.
• Should possess sufficient IT skills for the role.
• Organised and efficient in performing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the teaching team in providing a high-quality learning experience.
• Engage with children to facilitate learning.
• Adapt to rapidly changing situations.

Skills

Experience of working in a school setting

IT skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

* Level 2 Teaching Assistant - EYFSNEWFast Apply# Level 2 Teaching Assistant - EYFSEmployerLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeSalary: TBCPosted: 9th December 2025Start Date: To Be ConfirmedExpires: 6th January 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1523432Job Reference: Jan 2026Start Date: To Be Confirmed* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Job ID: 1523432* Share :At Abbey Mead Primary Academy, we’re excited to announce a new opportunity for a Level 2 teaching assistant to join our friendly and supportive teaching team, helping to provide an engaging and high-quality learning experience for our pupils.We can offer you:Opportunities for continuing professional developmentBe part of TMET, a vibrant and outward looking multi academy trustA dynamic, committed and professional staffOver 700 friendly and enthusiastic childrenYou will have:Experience of working in a school settingHave IT skills sufficient to perform the roleBe organised and efficientBe flexible and able to adapt to rapidly changing situationsBe able to work as part of a teamMore information is on the Job descriptionAbout The Mead Educational TrustTMET is a growing family of 15 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.A happy and fulfilling workplace – 96% of Mead staff say this is a friendly placeCareer development pathways – for staff at all layers and in all rolesCross school networks to share and learn from each otherDiscounts and savings from the UK’s major retailers24/7 confidential helpline for mental, physical, financial or personal issues24/7 GP telephone helplineHealth Cash PlanGenerous employer pension contribution for all staffAs 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.Safeguarding StatementThis 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.### Attachments### 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.### Abbey Mead Primary AcademyPart of### The Mead Educational Trust