Casual Teaching Assistants (core hours available)


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	Grade 4, point 5 pro rata of £25,629
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Wigston, LE18 2DT
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Nov 2026
Closing date:	30 Nov 2026

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Summary

Casual Teaching Assistants (8.30am-3.45pm) or working core hours (9.30am-2.30pm) Wigston siteBirkett 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 and we are currently looking for Casual Teaching Assistants to work core hours. 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.

The Casual Teaching Assistant roles will suit people who want to work our normal working day (8.30am -3.45pm) or people who can only work core hours(9.30am-2.30pm) and days which will fit around their own commitments allowing job flexibility and hours which will be more appropriate to their home and family life. You will be based at our Wigston site and your working days can be mutually agreed to suit your individual need with core hours being 9.30am to 2.30pm if needed.

The Casual Teaching Assistant role an integral member within a class team generally covering staff absence. You will work alongside other teaching assistants and under the direction of a teacher and Senior Teaching Assistant, supporting groups of children across a class and department. The school provides a comprehensive professional development programme. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information about the role.

This 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 and send along with a letter of application stating why you consider yourself suitable for this role.

Contract type: Casual - Working hours will be those offered on each occasion work is offered, within your preferences.

Contract term : Casual, term time only

Salary : Grade 4, point 5. Hourly rate £13.28. Pro rata of full time equivalent salary £25,629 dependent on hours worked. Additional 12% holiday pay on worked hours.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 pupil

• a warm and welcoming team 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 StatementBirkett 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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