Teaching Assistant (Grade 5)


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	£18,938
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wigston, LE18 2DT
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Aug 2026
Closing date:	21 Sept 2026

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Summary

Teaching Assistants (Grade 5) Permanent roles across the school

Birkett House is a very popular and successful all age special school for pupils with learning difficulties. We are a multi-sited school in south Leicestershire. The main school site is in Wigston and we also have inclusion units at Thistly Meadow Primary School (Blaby), Little Hill Primary School (Wigston), Thomas Estley Community College (Broughton Astley) and a purpose built Senior Department based in Countesthorpe. We are currently looking for Teaching Assistants at our Wigston site to start as soon as possible.Job Information:A Teaching Assistant is an integral member of a class team and works under the direction of a Class Teacher and Senior Teaching Assistant, supporting groups of children within a class and across a department. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for comprehensive information about this role. Contract type: Term time only (38 weeks per year) + 5 additional training days

Contract term: Full time, Permanent working Monday to Friday

Hours: 32.50hrs/wk, 8.30am to 3.45pm

Grade: Grade 5, Point 7 (£13.05 per hour)

Actual starting salary: £18,938 pro rata of F.T.E. £25,191.As an employer we offer staff:

• Comprehensive professional development programme

• Competitive pension scheme

• Staff wellbeing service

• Financial wellbeing service

• Free parking Additionally, you’ll work with:

• delightful children who will make you laugh every day

• enthusiastic, dedicated staff, committed to ensuring the best outcomes for all pupils

• a warm and welcoming teamThis is an exciting opportunity to join an outward-looking school and to contribute to the development of special education in Leicestershire. If you are outgoing, flexible, pupil-focused and enjoy working with all kinds of people, download and complete an application form, please also include within your application a statement stating why you consider yourself suitable for this role and any other relevant information that is not covered elsewhere.

Please note that we will be reviewing applications as soon as they are received and then inviting suitable applicants to take part in the recruitment process as soon as possible, so please don’t delay in applying if you are interested.*Previous applicants need not apply.*Applications will go through a two-stage process. Stage 1 - Shortlisted candidates will be expected to spend half a day in school with a class group (this visit is essential to the interview procedure). This will be your time to shine and show us your capabilities, experience and knowledge. It will also give you the chance to see what it is like working in our school and will give you the opportunity to ask any questions regarding the role. Stage 2 - Our classes will then provide their feedback, which will enable us to make a decision on whether you will progress to the interview stage. For further details about the school please visit our website or contact the school office.Safeguarding Statement

Birkett House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list). Please note shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe.

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