Practitioner / Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Salary dependent on qualifications and experience. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leicestershire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Lady Byron School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DWPPR |
Summary
The Lady Byron School is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Practitioner to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting children’s learning, wellbeing, and personal development within a nurturing and inclusive school environment.
Salary
£23,650 – £29,150 FTE
Hours
32.5 hours per week
(Primarily term-time working, with flexibility required to meet professional responsibilities)
Contract Type
Full-time or part-time opportunities available
(Permanent or fixed-term, subject to discussion)
About the Role
As a Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. You will work closely with the Lead Practitioner, Pathway Leads, and wider staff team to deliver high-quality learning experiences, targeted interventions, and pastoral support for students, including those with special educational needs.
The role includes supporting whole-class learning, leading small group interventions, contributing to lesson planning and assessment, and promoting positive behaviour, independence, and inclusion.
Key Responsibilities
Support students’ learning, progress, and wellbeing, including those with SEN
Plan, deliver, and assess learning activities and interventions
Lead small group and, where appropriate, whole-class learning
Promote positive behaviour, inclusion, and independence
Assist with lesson preparation, classroom organisation, and resource development
Monitor and report on student progress, behaviour, and achievements
Work collaboratively with staff, parents/carers, and external professionals
Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies at all times
Safeguarding
The Lady Byron School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be expected to share this commitment and work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance and school policies.
Person Specification
Essential:
GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) in English and Maths (or equivalent)
Experience working with children in an educational setting
Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
Strong communication, organisational, and ICT skills
Commitment to inclusive practice and student wellbeing
Desirable:
Experience supporting students with SEN
Experience leading small group interventions
Relevant TA qualification or equivalent experience
Training in SEN, behaviour management, or first aid
Why Join Us?
A supportive and collaborative staff team
Opportunities for professional development and training
A rewarding role making a real difference to students’ lives
Please see our website for further details including the full job description, person specification and application form: https://www.ladybyronschool.co.uk/vacancies/
The Lady Byron School is committed to equality of opportunity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and other relevant pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Salary
£23,650 – £29,150 FTE
Hours
32.5 hours per week
(Primarily term-time working, with flexibility required to meet professional responsibilities)
Contract Type
Full-time or part-time opportunities available
(Permanent or fixed-term, subject to discussion)
About the Role
As a Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. You will work closely with the Lead Practitioner, Pathway Leads, and wider staff team to deliver high-quality learning experiences, targeted interventions, and pastoral support for students, including those with special educational needs.
The role includes supporting whole-class learning, leading small group interventions, contributing to lesson planning and assessment, and promoting positive behaviour, independence, and inclusion.
Key Responsibilities
Support students’ learning, progress, and wellbeing, including those with SEN
Plan, deliver, and assess learning activities and interventions
Lead small group and, where appropriate, whole-class learning
Promote positive behaviour, inclusion, and independence
Assist with lesson preparation, classroom organisation, and resource development
Monitor and report on student progress, behaviour, and achievements
Work collaboratively with staff, parents/carers, and external professionals
Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies at all times
Safeguarding
The Lady Byron School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be expected to share this commitment and work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance and school policies.
Person Specification
Essential:
GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) in English and Maths (or equivalent)
Experience working with children in an educational setting
Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
Strong communication, organisational, and ICT skills
Commitment to inclusive practice and student wellbeing
Desirable:
Experience supporting students with SEN
Experience leading small group interventions
Relevant TA qualification or equivalent experience
Training in SEN, behaviour management, or first aid
Why Join Us?
A supportive and collaborative staff team
Opportunities for professional development and training
A rewarding role making a real difference to students’ lives
Please see our website for further details including the full job description, person specification and application form: https://www.ladybyronschool.co.uk/vacancies/
The Lady Byron School is committed to equality of opportunity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and other relevant pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.