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Senior Teaching Assistants – Wigston Site
Permanent Roles
Birkett House School has vacancies for permanent full-time Senior Teaching Assistants based at our main Wigston site to commence at the start of the autumn term (20.08.2026).
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 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.
Job Information:
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
Salary: Starting Salary grade 7, point 11-14. Pro rata salary based on 32.50 hours per week and term time contract - actual salary starts at £20,172 (F.T.E. £26,832)
Working hours: 32.50 hrs/wk 8.30am to 3.45pm (Wigston Site)
As an employer we offer staff:
• Comprehensive professional development programme
• Competitive pension scheme
• Staff wellbeing service
• Financial wellbeing service
• Free parking
Additionally, you’ll work 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
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.
The closing date is Sunday 17th May and shortlisting will take place soon after the closing date. Please note that if sufficient applications are received, this advert may close earlier than planned. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview day on Thursday 4th June. Candidates will be required to be available for a full day which will include a formal interview, a written task, time with a class group which will also include leading a session following a lesson plan provided beforehand.
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.