Teaching Assistant Level 2

Employer: Fullhurst Community College

Location: Imperial Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire LE3 1AH

Salary: £22,079 per annum (Grade 3 Points 5-6 pro rata)

Posted: 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Sector: Education & Training

Job Description

Teaching Assistant Level 2 with personal care Salary: Actual starting salary is £22,079 per annum (Grade 3 Points 5-6 pro rata) Contract type: Permanent Hours: 32.5 hours per week for 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 training/inset days) Responsible to: Deputy Headteacher for SEND We are looking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support students with their day-to-day personal care needs while working alongside other professional staff to promote their independence skills. The successful candidate will also provide in-class support, assisting students in accessing the curriculum and acting as a practical assistant during lessons. The role includes supporting students in implementing their individual personal care programmes throughout the school day, including practical assistance with: Personal hygiene Toileting and continence support Eating and drinking Fullhurst Community College is an over-subscribed and multi-award-winning secondary school for 11-16-year-olds based across two impressive campuses in Braunstone, Leicestershire. Our school is dedicated to our local community, and we passionately believe in transforming the lives of young people from one of the most deprived communities in the UK by ensuring that every student has the very best life chances made available to them. Further details about the role, including the information pack and application form are available from the attachments section. We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit our school to discover what makes it so unique. We can offer you: Commitment to providing a supportive and developmental culture for all staff, through an extensive CPD programme A comprehensive induction process. Dedicated time is set aside for the department to plan collectively and therefore reduce workload. We do not conduct formal lesson observations. We’re committed to equality and diversity; this is an area of responsibility for a member of our SLT and a linked Governor. Free electric car charging Free access to our fully equipped on-site gym and preferable rates for college facilities hire Vivup counselling service offering telephone or face-to-face appointments, 365 days a year. Eye care vouchers - help with your eye care if your work involves significant periods of time looking at a computer screen Annual flu jab - to protect against those winter germs We provide a wide range of activities and events for staff to relax and enjoy across the year Cycle to work scheme - designed to promote healthy travel to work and reduce carbon footprint

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