Overview
We are looking to appoint two Teaching Assistants (Level 2) - Fixed term to 19th August 2026 (in the first instance). Do you want to make a profound positive difference?
Babington Academy is the most diverse secondary school in Leicester and is the lead school in the Learning without Limits Academy Trust. It is a vibrant, exciting and supportive place to work with many opportunities for professional development.
Babington is a highly inclusive 11-16 comprehensive academy with an excellent reputation locally, nationally and internationally for its high standards and inclusive ethos. All our children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are fully included in mainstream lessons. A special feature of the Academy is our designated specialist provision for children with speech language and communication difficulties, including autism.
Position details
Salary grade 3 points 5 - 6, 32.5 hours per week (8.00am - 3.30pm), 39 weeks per year, actual salary £19,394.57
Closing date: 18th September 2025
Why work for us?
You will be given the opportunity to grow professionally and personally in this role and you will have access to meaningful professional development.
As a Trust we value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, please let us know on your application and we’ll facilitate this wherever we can.
Benefits
* Access to the highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
* Staff Wellbeing Package - Access to a number of free services, including confidential counselling sessions, GP Helpline, physiotherapy, virtual gym, weight management, menopause, mindfulness and relaxation sessions.
* Staff Benefits Package - Access to a huge range of savings from retailers such as Currys, Halfords, Wilko, Asda, Tesco, M&S, Morrisons plus cinema and travel.
* Cycle to Work – This initiative also allows you to make huge Tax and National Insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety accessories. These savings are achieved via salary sacrifice which is managed by the Trust and lets you spread the cost to make payments more convenient.
* Free Financial Support Service from Barclays - support with all aspects of your financial health and wellbeing. No need to be a Barclays customer to use the service.
* Eye Test Vouchers – Free Specsavers eye test voucher for eligible staff
* Annual Flu Vaccine – Free flu vaccine voucher for eligible staff
* Free onsite parking
* Visit the section Employee Benefits of the Trust website for more information.
How to Apply
For safer recruitment purposes we will only accept fully completed application forms through eTeach. CVs and resumes will not be considered.
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