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Teaching Assistant for our Reception Class (Level 2)

Job details
Posting date: 07 June 2025
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 18 June 2025
Location: Leicester, LE3 9NS
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 277a6cc7-4209-495e-a707-12acb49eb9ec

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our outstanding school is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, well-motivated teaching assistant to join our welcoming Early Years Team.

We are looking to appoint either experienced Teaching Assistants or individuals with the desire and potential to learn new skills through our comprehensive training package.

The successful candidates must be dedicated, have a belief that all children can succeed and a passion to make a difference.

The successful candidates will work with our children in a variety of ways including providing support in a reception classroom and by leading small groups of children in varied learning situations.

Graduates, including those considering a teaching career in the future, are very welcome.

We are looking for candidates who must:

• Possess energy and enthusiasm
• Are innovative and flexible
• Be willing to go the extra mile for our lovely pupils
• Are committed to making a difference to children’s lives
• Are keen and effective learners, willing to learn new skills and undertake professional development opportunities.
• Have the confidence to lead small groups of children in different interventions
• Work well in a team, follow instructions and also work on their own initiative
• Provide lunchtime supervision
• Be kind, have empathy and contribute positively to our team

What the school offers its staff

We will provide you with:

• The opportunity to work in a highly successful team
• Significant opportunities to develop professionally
• A highly motivated and supportive team
• Friendly and hardworking children

Commitment to safeguarding

Parks Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check.

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