Teaching Assistant Level 3


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	actual £22,394 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester, LE5 1AE
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Sept 2026
Closing date:	5 Oct 2026

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Summary

Level 3 Teaching AssistantSalary: Leicester City Grade 5, point 11, actual £22,394 (FTE £29,541)Hours: 32.5hrs per week, 39 weeks per year Make a Difference Every Day Odyssey Educational Trust is a welcoming and inclusive primary school committed to ensuring that every child can thrive, achieve and feel valued. We are seeking a caring, skilled and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and provide high-quality support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teaching assistant who is passionate about inclusion and making a positive difference to children's educational and personal development.The RoleThe successful candidate will:• Provide targeted support for pupils with a range of SEND needs, including communication and interaction needs, cognition and learning needs, social, emotional and mental health needs, and sensory and/or physical needs.• Work closely with class teachers, the SENDCo and external professionals to deliver personalised learning and support programmes.• Support pupils both within the classroom and through individual or small-group interventions.• Promote independence, confidence and positive engagement in learning.• Contribute to assessing, monitoring and recording pupil progress.• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing and social development.• Help create an inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued and successful.We Are Looking for Someone Who:• Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).• Has experience of supporting children with SEND in a primary school setting.• Has a good understanding of inclusive practice and strategies to support a range of additional needs.• Can build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.• Demonstrates patience, empathy and resilience.• Has strong communication and organisational skills.• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.• Works effectively as part of a team and is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school.We Offer:• Friendly, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.• A supportive and experienced staff team.• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.• Strong leadership and a commitment to staff wellbeing.• An inclusive school community where diversity is celebrated.• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children with additional needs.Safeguarding StatementOdyssey Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, provide satisfactory references and complete all pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.Closing Date: 4th October 2026Interview Date: Week commencing 5th October 2026Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

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