Level 2 Teaching Assistant


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	Grade 5 Points 7-8 £17,471.00 - £17,748.00 approx
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester, LE2 6FU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Oct 2026
Closing date:	26 Oct 2026

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Summary

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 Monday to Friday 8.15am - 2.45pm which is 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 approximately (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.

Why join us? As a Teaching Assistant within Sir Jonathan North Girls' College, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.

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