Overview
Birkett House is a popular and successful all-age special school for pupils with learning difficulties. We are a multi-site school in south Leicestershire with the main site in Wigston and inclusion units at Thistly Meadow Primary School (Blaby), Little Hill Primary School (Wigston), Thomas Estley Community College (Broughton Astley) and a Senior Department in Countesthorpe. We are currently looking for Teaching Assistants at our various sites to start as soon as possible.
Role
A Teaching Assistant is an integral member of a class team and works under the direction of a Class Teacher and Senior Teaching Assistant, supporting groups of children within a class and across a department. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for comprehensive information about this role.
Contract and Scheduling
* Contract type: Term time only (38 weeks per year) + 5 additional training days
* Contract term: Full time, Permanent
* Hours: 32.50 or 33.75 hours per week, 8.30am to 3.45pm or 8.00am to 3.15pm (site dependent)
* Grade: Grade 5, Point 7 (£13.05 per hour)
* Actual starting salary: £18,938 or £19,669 (site dependent) pro rata of F.T.E. £25,191
Benefits
* Comprehensive professional development programme
* Competitive pension scheme
* Staff wellbeing service
* Financial wellbeing service
* Free parking
Working With
* Delightful children who will make you laugh every day
* Enthusiastic, dedicated staff, committed to ensuring the best outcomes for all pupils
* A warm and welcoming team
Application Process
This is an exciting opportunity to join an outward-looking school and 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 include within your application a statement stating why you consider yourself suitable for this role and any other relevant information not covered elsewhere.
Closing date: Thursday 16/10/25. The vacancy might close sooner if sufficient applications are received, so please apply promptly. Shortlisting will take place on 17th October. Applications will go through a two-stage process.
* Stage 1 - Shortlisted candidates will spend half a day in school with a class group (essential for the interview). This is your opportunity to demonstrate capabilities and to see the school environment. Class visits will take place w/c 27th October.
* Stage 2 - Feedback from class visits will determine progression to interview. Successful candidates will be invited for an interview on 4th November 2025 (6th November could be considered).
For further details about the school please visit our website or contact the school office.
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.
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