Level 2 Teaching Assistant


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	Grade 3, point 5-6, £26427-26847 Pro Rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Leicester, LE5 0PL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Summary

Merrydale Infant School currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.Hours of work: 31.25 hours per week Working hours: 8:30am to 3:15pm, Monday to Friday Lunch break: 30 minutes unpaidThis is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting children’s learning and development within a welcoming and supportive school environment.

Job overview

You’ll be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision and preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You’ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met.

Job requirements

A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths

Teaching Assistant qualification

Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes

Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff

Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students

Why join us?

As a Level 2 Teaching Assistant within Merrydale Infant School, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. We would be delighted to show you around and provide an opportunity for you to learn more about our school community.Interviews will take place Week biginning 2 November 2026.

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