Level 2 Teaching Assistant x 3

Employer Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy Location Leicester, Leicestershire Contract Type Fixed term contract Hours Term Time Contract Length 12 months Salary TBC Posted 7th April 2026 Start Date 24th August 2026 Expires 29th April 2026 11:59 AM Contract Type Fixed term contract Start Date 24th August 2026 Job ID 1543931 Job Reference TA-May2026

• Do you want to be part of a truly exceptional school in Leicester City?
• Do you want to work with a fantastic team of teaching and support staff that are all dedicated to giving the best to our pupils and families?
• Are you the kind of person who will always go the extra yard to make sure everything is right and that our children get the quality of provision they deserve?

Yes, to all of the above?

Then you might want to come and have a look around Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR...

We are looking to recruit 3 Temporary Teaching Assistants for an August 2026 start.

JOB OVERVIEW

At Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy, we need passionate Teaching Assistants to help deliver high quality lessons while successfully nurturing and inspiring our students. As part of our energetic and welcoming team, you will enthuse and motivate students to strive for success while maintaining a healthy learning environment for all children within the school.

WHY CHOOSE US

Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy is a fantastic multi-cultural school in the city of Leicester. You will have the opportunity to work alongside some outstanding teachers, observe and share practice on a regular basis, developing pedagogy through reflection. We pride ourselves on an ethos diversity and inclusion.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Salary - Grade 3 point 5 (£26,634 Full time. Actual salary £19,410 based on 39 working weeks).
• 31.25 hours per week.
• A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.
• Collaborative working within our shared family of schools to support our endeavors to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work.
• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.
• Onsite parking.
• Onsite canteen.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Equivalent of grades A-C in Maths and English (desirable)
• Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Knowledge of the Primary curriculum and its means of delivery
• High standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work as a team.
• The ability to work towards deadlines.
• The ability to motivate both students and your peers.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Experience innovating to deliver the curriculum

Potential candidates for this role are warmly invited to visit the school or to contact the headteacher for an informal conversation.

Closing date for applications - 29th April 2026 at 12:00 Midday

Interviews - TBC

Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding Statement

The Mead Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check with a check of the barred lists is required for all roles working with children. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025, we will also carry out:

• Online searches for all shortlisted candidates, to help identify any issues or concerns that are publicly available online
• Checks on employment history, references, and eligibility to work in the UK

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Safeguarding Statement:

This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and/or adults) and is therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure check. This exemption means that shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind- overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time.