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Senior Teaching Assistant (Grade 7) - Wigston Site
Birkett House School has a vacancy for a permanent full-time Senior Teaching Assistant based at our main Wigston site to commence at the start of the autumn term (21/08/2025).
Job Information:
Birkett House is a very popular and successful all age special school for pupils with learning difficulties. We are a multi-sited school in South Leicestershire and we are currently looking for a full-time Senior Teaching Assistant to be based at our Wigston site.
The main school site is in Wigston and we also have inclusion units at Thistly Meadow Primary School (Blaby), Little Hill Primary School (Wigston), Thomas Estley Community College (Broughton Astley) and a purpose built Senior Department based in Countesthorpe.
A senior teaching assistant is an integral member of a class team who works closely to support the teacher in providing the teaching and learning of children and directing other teaching assistants operating within the class team. The school provides a comprehensive professional development programme. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information about the role.
Qualifications required:
NVQ level 3 (or working towards this level) or equivalent higher qualification
Maths/English qualification to NVQ level 2.
Contract type: Term Time only (+ 5 training days)
Contract term: Full time, Permanent
SalaryStarting: Salary grade 7, point 11-14. Pro rata salary based on 32.50 hours per week and term time contract - actual salary starts at £19,545 (F.T.E. £25,998).
Working hours: 32.50 hrs/wk.
The closing date is Sunday 22nd June 2025 and shortlisting will take place on Monday 23rd June. Please note that if sufficient applications are received this advert may close earlier than planned. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to spend at least half a day in class before the interview date, and this visit does form part of our interview procedure. Interviews and half-day visits will take place on either week commencing 23rd June or 30th June 2025 and the process will include leading a session in class and a formal interview.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an outward-looking school and to contribute to the development of special education in Leicestershire. If you are outgoing, flexible, pupil-focused and enjoy working with all kinds of people, download and complete an application form, please also include within your application a statement stating why you consider yourself suitable for this role and any other relevant information that is not covered elsewhere.
For further details about the school please visit our website or contact the school office.
As an employer we offer staff:
•Comprehensive professional development programme
•Competitive pension scheme
•Recognition of continuous service within Leicestershire and Leicester Local Authority
•Long service award after 5 years of service
•Staff wellbeing service
•Financial wellbeing service
•Free parking
This is an exciting opportunity to join an outward-looking school and to contribute to the development of special education in Leicestershire. If you are outgoing, flexible, pupil-focused and enjoy working with all kinds of people, complete an application form and send along with a letter of application stating why you consider yourself suitable for this role.
Safeguarding Statement
Birkett House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list).
Please note shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe.