Level 2 Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 26 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Scale Point 5-6 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 September 2025 |
| Location: | Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0DR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1503219 |
Summary
Level 2 Teaching Assistant Vacancy
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:20am - 11:45am per week term time + teacher days only (39 weeks)
Salary: (Points 5-6) Contract Type: Temporary Contract Start Date: 27/10/2025Contract End Date: 10/07/2026JOB OVERVIEW
Uplands Infant School is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our Nursery team, working with our youngest learners. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for early childhood education to help give our children the very best start to their learning journey.JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Supporting children’s learning and development through play-based activities.• Assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of the Early Years curriculum.
• Providing personal care routines as appropriate for nursery aged children.• Observing and recording children’s progress to share with staff and parents.
• Promoting positive behaviour, inclusion and wellbeing.
• Working effectively as part of the Nursery and wider school team.
WHAT WE OFFER:
• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school
• Good opportunities for personal and career development
• Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits such as retail discounts
• Free access to employee assistance programmeTHE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
• A relevant Level 2 childcare/teaching assistant qualification
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above
• Previous childcare experience
• A proven ability to work on their own initiative
• A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults
• The ability to use relevant technology/equipment
• A can-do attitude
• A commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school
Demonstrates patience, creativity, and a nurturing approach.Closing Date: 9th September 2025Interview Date: 15th September 2025
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:20am - 11:45am per week term time + teacher days only (39 weeks)
Salary: (Points 5-6) Contract Type: Temporary Contract Start Date: 27/10/2025Contract End Date: 10/07/2026JOB OVERVIEW
Uplands Infant School is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our Nursery team, working with our youngest learners. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for early childhood education to help give our children the very best start to their learning journey.JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Supporting children’s learning and development through play-based activities.• Assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of the Early Years curriculum.
• Providing personal care routines as appropriate for nursery aged children.• Observing and recording children’s progress to share with staff and parents.
• Promoting positive behaviour, inclusion and wellbeing.
• Working effectively as part of the Nursery and wider school team.
WHAT WE OFFER:
• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school
• Good opportunities for personal and career development
• Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits such as retail discounts
• Free access to employee assistance programmeTHE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
• A relevant Level 2 childcare/teaching assistant qualification
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above
• Previous childcare experience
• A proven ability to work on their own initiative
• A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults
• The ability to use relevant technology/equipment
• A can-do attitude
• A commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school
Demonstrates patience, creativity, and a nurturing approach.Closing Date: 9th September 2025Interview Date: 15th September 2025