About this role
Teaching Assistant:
Classroom based to include some SEND support
Required from 21st August 2026
Garde 6, Pay point 9
Temporary for one year in the first instance due to SEND funding
FTE £25,994 - £26,409
Actual salary £17,286 - £17,562
28.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Hours of work: 8.30am - 3.20pm Monday - Friday
Braunstone Frith Primary Academy is a large school on the western edge of Leicester City. Our aim is for our children to be “Positive Thinkers and Lifelong Learners”
We have a tradition of strong teamwork and clear leadership that is committed to do whatever it takes to improve pupil outcomes.
We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who will be classroom based with some SEND support.
At Braunstone Frith Primary Academy we are able to offer you:
Enthusiastic and friendly children
An enthusiastic and hard working team of people who are committed to providing the best education for our children
A school that has a strong commitment to developing its staff individually and places a strong emphasis on supporting and encouraging your continued professional development
A well resourced school
A chance to be part of shaping the future of our school
In return we are looking for someone who:
has a real desire to support children to achieve the best that they can and be ‘Positive Thinkers and Lifelong Learners’
has experience of working in early years or in a school setting
is able to maintain an inner calm and confidence and be able to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff
is enthusiastic, highly committed, a good communicator and enjoys working with children
has high expectations of what all children can achieve
is hard working and dedicated
is resilient and able to work as part of a team and on their own initiative
Equal Opportunities
Braunstone Frith Primary Academy is committed to equal opportunities in our recruitment and selection procedures.
We welcome applications from all who meet the essential requirements within the person specification.
The closing date for completed applications is 9am on 8th June 2026, with interviews taking place on Thursday 11th June 2026.
Application process
Application forms and further details can be downloaded from Eteach
Completed application forms should be submitted via ETeach. An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process and the outline of the day.
If you have any queries on any aspect of the application or need additional information, please contact the school or send an email via ETeach, where we will be happy to help you.
Thank you, and we are really looking forward to hearing from you.
Braunstone Frith Primary Academy
Cuffling Drive
Leicester
LE3 6NF
Head of School: Mrs Naomi Grant