Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant, reading intervention and support

Castle Mead Academy

• Location: Leicester
• Salary: £22,746-23,109 per year
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Posted: 10 hours ago

Job Details

Teaching Assistant - Reading intervention and support

• Location: Leicester, city centre.
• Closing Date: 18th September 2026, 9.00am
• Interviews: September 2026
• Position Start Date: as soon as possible
• Salary: Grade 3, Point 5-6 | (£22,746 - £23,109) (£26,634 - £27,058 FTE)

About the School

A unique opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to provide reading interventions and support at Castle Mead Academy, as part of The Mead Educational Trust.

In August 2019, Castle Mead Academy, a non-selective secondary school, opened its doors and welcomed our first year 7 cohort. Since then, we have never looked back! We are now fully-grown, with over 1200 scholars as part of our school, engaging in daily learning. Building on the success of Rushey Mead Academy, Castle Mead is providing in the heart of Leicester a standard of education matching the best schools in the country so that every scholar leaves with high-value academic qualifications and positive dispositions to lead fulfilling lives.

The opportunity to work in a growing school is unmatched. Starting a school from scratch provides a golden opportunity to implement innovative practices inspired by the best schools in the land, right here in Leicester. Having moved into our new state-of-the-art building in 2022, join us to help build a lasting legacy alongside colleagues who share our values.

Castle Mead is an Outstanding school, and we are seeking a colleague with high potential to join our team.

Candidate Profile

• Passionate about inclusion and supporting pupils to achieve their potential
• Believes in equality of opportunity and has high expectations of pupils
• Willing to learn and work as part of our team
• Contributes to the ethos of our school
• Flourishes in our building, on the riverside
• Possesses a genuine moral purpose and belief that everyone is capable of excellence
• Brings a no excuses approach to ensure every child receives the best support

Application Instructions

Please submit your application by Friday, 18th September 2026. For further information, a confidential discussion, to book a visit to Castle Mead Academy, or for technical queries, please contact Kirsty Gunn, Office Manager, by email or telephone (details in the candidate pack).

We reserve the right to appoint earlier than the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

Safeguarding

Castle Mead Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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A unique opportunity for dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to provide reading interventions and support at Castle Mead Academy, as part of The Mead Educational Trust.

In August 2019, Castle Mead Academy, a non-selective secondary school, opened its doors and welcomed our first year 7 cohort. Since then, we have never looked back! We are now fully-grown, with over 1200 scholars as part of our school, going about their learning each and every day. Building on the success of Rushey Mead Academy, Castle Mead is making available in the heart of Leicester a standard of education matching the very best schools in the country so that every scholar leaves us with high value academic qualifications and wider positive dispositions to enable them to lead fulfilling lives. The opportunity to work in a growing school, is like no other. When you start a school from scratch like we have, it is a golden opportunity to put in place all of the amazing things you have heard and read about from the best schools in the land - but in one place, here in Leicester! Having moved into our new state-of-the-art school building in 2022, join us and help to build a genuine legacy of your own, alongside colleagues who are aligned in their values. Castle Mead is an Outstanding school, and we seek a colleague with high potential to join our team. This is an opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is:

• passionate about inclusion and supporting pupils to achieve their potential;
• believes in equality of opportunity and has high expectations of pupils;
• willing to learn and work as part of our team;
• going to contribute to the ethos of our school
• Flourish in our building, on the picturesque riverside!
Yes, we seek someone who has a genuine moral purpose and belief that everyone is capable of excellence. We seek a colleague to join us to bring a no excuses approach, to ensure every child has the very best offer that they deserve. We know that carefully considering the way we do things and how these impacts on our school culture is of paramount importance. Please submit your application by the Friday 18th September 2026. For further information, a confidential discussion, to book a visit to Castle Mead Academy or any technical queries please contact Kirsty Gunn, Office Manager by email or telephone (details can be found in the candidate pack). We reserve the right to appoint earlier than the closing date for this post, should a suitable candidate be recruited. Castle Mead Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.