Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEN / 1:1)

Employer: Scraptoft Valley Primary School

Location: New Romney Crescent, Netherhall Estate, Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 1NG

Salary: £24,309

Posted: 2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Sector: Education & Training

Job Description

We are looking for a Temporary Teaching Assistant Level 2, preferably with experience working with SEMH children ,  The post is temporary for the remainder of the Academic Year 2026/2027 linked to funding.  In your application, please state if your strengths are working in KS1 or KS2. We have pupils with a variety of needs across our school ranging from social emotional needs to ASD.  We also have a number of children with EHC plans who require specific, bespoke support.  The successful candidates will demonstrate skills to match these needs, be able to work under direction of the SENCo and be able to use their own initiative, supporting children on a 1:1 basis, in small groups and in our internal alternative provision. As part of our energetic and welcoming team, you will enthuse and motivate students to strive for success while maintaining a healthy learning environment for all children within the school. We have a number of options available, please specify in your application if you are applying for Full time (30 hours per week), Mornings (20 hours per week) or Afternoons (15 hours per week) . Full Time (30 hours per week) You will be employed to work Monday to Friday 8.45 am - 3.15 pm with 1/2 hour lunch break, during term time and additional training days.   Depending on experience and length of service, salary is paid at LG Band 3, SCP 5-6 £26,427 to £26,847 per annum full time, actual pay will be £18,492.25 to £18,786.48 per annum. Mornings (20 hours per week) You will be employed to work Monday to Friday 8.45 am - 12.45 pm, during term time and additional training days. Depending on experience and length of service, salary is paid at LG Band 3, SCP 5-6 £26,427 to £26,847 per annum full time, actual pay will be £12,328.39 to £12,524.32 per annum. Afternoons (15 hours per week) You will be employed to work Monday to Friday 12.15 pm - 3.15 pm, during term time and additional training days. Depending on experience and length of service, salary is paid at LG Band 3, SCP 5-6 £26,427 to £26,847 per annum full time, actual pay will be £9,246.26 to £9,393.24 per annum. Please complete your application by 12 noon Wednesday 7th October 2026 , interviews will take place week commencing 12th October 2026.  If there is a specific day that you are not available please specify in the section where it asks 'Are there any special arrangements that you wish to request should you be invited to interview'. Please ensure that your application form is complete, and includes your GCE/GSCE education, as incomplete forms may not be considered.

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