Teaching Assistant Level 2

Temporary Teaching Assistant Level 2

Thurnby Mead Primary Academy

• Leicester
• Contract
• Part-time

5 hours ago

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our exceptional school and become part of a well-established, highly respected multi-academy trust. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our team as soon as possible. This is a fixed-term position to the end of the 26-27 academic year.

TA Salary 30hrs per week - Grade 3 Points 5 - 6 (£26,634 - £27,058 fte) Pro rata salary £18,634 - £18,931 per annum

Hours of work: 8.45am - 3.15pm (Monday to Friday)

Closing date: midnight 25th October 2026

Interviews: to take place week beginning 2nd November 2026

We can offer you:

• Opportunities for continuing professional development
• Be part of TMET, a vibrant and outward looking multi academy trust
• A dynamic, committed and professional staff
• Over 250 friendly and enthusiastic children

You will:

• Be committed to removing barriers to learning (alongside the team)
• Be organised and efficient with a sense of humour
• Be flexible and able to adapt to rapidly changing situations
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Preferably have SEMH and SEND experience

About The Mead Educational Trust

The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is a growing family of schools united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional education and improving life chances for all our pupils. Serving a diverse range of communities across Leicester and Leicestershire, TMET is built on strong values of collaboration, inclusion, integrity, and excellence.

We are passionate about creating opportunities for staff to thrive. As part of TMET, you will benefit from:

• Access to high-quality professional development, coaching, and career progression
• Trust-wide collaboration across a network of passionate, like-minded professionals
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance, including access to the Viv up Employee Assistance Programme
• Clear, values-led leadership and a shared drive to make a meaningful difference in education

TMET is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and levels of experience. We believe that every child deserves an outstanding education - and that every adult in our organisation deserves to feel supported, valued, and inspired.

Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding Statement

The Mead Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check with a check of the barred lists is required for all roles working with children. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025, we will also carry out:

• Online searches for all shortlisted candidates, to help identify any issues or concerns that are publicly available online
• Checks on employment history, references, and eligibility to work in the UK

We are an equal opportunities employer.

• Be committed to removing barriers to learning (alongside the team)
• Be organised and efficient with a sense of humour
• Be flexible and able to adapt to rapidly changing situations
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Preferably have SEMH and SEND experience
  
  The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is a growing family of schools united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional education and improving life chances for all our pupils. Serving a diverse range of communities across Leicester and Leicestershire, TMET is built on strong values of collaboration, inclusion, integrity, and excellence.
We are passionate about creating opportunities for staff to thrive. As part of TMET, you will benefit from:
• Access to high-quality professional development, coaching, and career progression
• Trust-wide collaboration across a network of passionate, like-minded professionals
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance, including access to the Viv up Employee Assistance Programme
• Clear, values-led leadership and a shared drive to make a meaningful difference in education
TMET is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and levels of experience. We believe that every child deserves an outstanding education - and that every adult in our organisation deserves to feel supported, valued, and inspired. Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding Statement The Mead Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check with a check of the barred lists is required for all roles working with children. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025, we will also carry out:
• Online searches for all shortlisted candidates, to help identify any issues or concerns that are publicly available online
• Checks on employment history, references, and eligibility to work in the UK
We are an equal opportunities employer.

TA Salary 30hrs per week - Grade 3 Points 5 - 6 (£26,634 - £27,058 fte) Pro rata salary £18,634 - £18,931 per annum Hours of work: 8.45am - 3.15pm (Monday to Friday) Closing date: midnight 25th October 2026 Interviews: to take place week beginning 2nd November 2026 We can offer you:
• Opportunities for continuing professional development
• Be part of TMET, a vibrant and outward looking multi academy trust
• A dynamic, committed and professional staff
• Over 250 friendly and enthusiastic children