Teaching Assistant

Lionheart Teach; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support SEND students at Sir Jonathan North Girls' College in Leicester. This role requires working full-time (30 hours weekly) to aid student progress, develop targets, and provide 1:1 interventions. Candidates should be experienced in understanding special needs and committed to enhancing student self-esteem. The position is on a fixed-term contract for one year, with a salary range of £17,471.00 - £17,748.00.

Qualifications

• Experience with special educational needs (SEN) support.
• Ability to work 30 hours per week during term-time.
• Skills to develop and write student targets.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to SEND students as directed.
• Assist class teacher in developing a suitable support program.
• Complete Student Reviews for named students.

Skills

Understanding special needs

Supporting student progress

Creating supportive relationships

Job description

* Teaching AssistantNEWFast Apply# Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeContract Length: 1 year in the first instanceSalary: Grade 5 Points 7-8 £17,471.00 - £17,748.00Posted: 15th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 12th January 2026 08:00 AMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1525989Job Reference: TAStart Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Contract Length: 1 year in the first instance* Job ID: 1525989* Share :Sir Jonathan North Girls' College currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Teaching Assistant, to maximise progress of SEND students by providing support to students with SEND.The post holder will be required to work fulltime 8.15am - 2.45pm, 30 hours per week for 39 weeks (term-time plus 5 teacher training days).The salary is Leicestershire County Grade 5, Points 7-8 Actual Salary £17,471.00 - £17,748.00 (Full Time Equivalent £25,191.00 - £25,590.00).Main tasks and responsibilities include:• To provide support to SEND students within the mainstream as directed by the SENCo.• To provide 1:1 and small interventions as directed by the SENCo.Supporting the Student:• Understanding the special needs of the student(s). To bring experience and knowledge to meeting the student(s) needs.• To support the students in achieving agreed targets as outlined on their Learning Plans.• Taking into account the special needs involved, to support student progress across the curriculum:• To establish a supportive relationship with the student(s) concerned.• To write and develop student targets.• To assist students with completion of homework.• To encourage integration/inclusion of the student with SEND and or additional needs.• To develop methods of promoting/reinforcing the student’s self-esteem.• To provide support of a confidence nature for students with low self-image and esteem.• To complete Student Reviews for named students.Supporting the Teacher:• To assist the class teacher (and other professionals as appropriate) in the development of a suitable programme of support for the student(s) with SEND and or additional needs.• In conjunction with the class teacher and/or other professionals to record student progress.• To contribute to the maintenance of student records.• To undertake any other duties within the purview of the grade as directed by the SENCo.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Sir Jonathan North and the Lionheart Educational Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we have sufficient applicants with appropriate skills.### Sir Jonathan North Girl's CollegePart of### Lionheart Educational Trust