Teaching Assistant Contract: Part Time, Term Time plus 1 week (39 weeks) Required from: 21st August 2026 Grade: Grade 6, Points 9-10 Contract type: Permanent Salary: £25994.00 - £26,409.00 FTE £19,541.74 - £19,853.72 Actual Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 1 week) 8.30am – 3.30pm, Monday to Friday We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our large and well-respected learning support department. The successful candidate will be able to work with students in a small group within a mainstream classroom, as directed by the SENDCo/Deputy SENDCo or a member of the teaching staff. We have high expectations of all our staff, which makes our SEND department an exciting and progressive environment in which to work. The team is forward-thinking and extremely supportive of each other, working collaboratively to support and secure high standards of teaching and learning for the children in our care. Faculty Overview – SEND Team Our team consists of the SENDCo, Deputy SENDCo, Teaching Assistants and Learning Mentors. The Learning Support team at Ivanhoe School is a large team whose fundamental goal is to ensure students are supported to have a positive learning experience at Ivanhoe School. Our Teaching Assistants are classroom-based practitioners but also have bespoke training to lead small group interventions. We use strategies to ensure that the needs of all students are being met. We know that we can make a huge difference to the children we work with and pride ourselves on this. Students with an Education, Health and Care Plan or recognised as requiring SEN Support are our main focus group and we work hard to ensure all students learn effectively. Closing Date The closing date for completed applications is 9.00am, 19th June 2026 Please Note: We may review applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis. As such, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are encouraged. 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. Jen Steere – Headteacher Ivanhoe School North Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire LE65 1HX