Heatherbrook Primary Academy offers a small, nurturing community where we all work together to make sure we are the very best that we can be. We are committed to developing a curriculum that offers challenge to all our pupils through outstanding learning opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom, enhanced further by the offer of a range of extended school activities. It’s a place where people matter, with a proud tradition for taking care of and supporting children as they learn and develop.
We are looking for a teaching assistant to support our Foundation/EYFS; someone who will put our pupils at the heart of everything they do and who has a genuine belief that all children can be their best selves with the right support.
This is a fixed term position, until August 2025.The post is for 30 hours per week for 39 weeks per year and will be paid at Grade 3, points 5-6 currently £24,790 to £25,183 (actual salary £17,347 to £17,622).Heatherbrook Primary Academy is part of the Learning without Limits Academy Trust (LwLAT) - a small multi-academy Trust based in the heart of Leicester City, serving diverse and vibrant communities.
Why work for LwLAT?
Our strength comes from collaboration, with an emphasis on winning hearts and inspiring minds. We know that by positively celebrating and sharing the great work we are doing, through our vision and values, there are no limits to how high we can aim, and to what our learners, staff and communities can achieve.
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.
You will:
Be committed to high expectations and standards of learning, behaviour and aspirations for yourself and our pupils
Be committed to raising attainment helping to ensure all children are making good progress
Have excellent communication skills
Have a positive attitude and approach to change and development
Be willing to participate in and expectation of contribution to the wider life of our school and extra-curricular life
Have the ability to support the pastoral needs of our pupils
We can offer:
Access to the highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
Favourable annual leave entitlement, above the statutory minimum, plus bank holidays.
Access to extensive, free and confidential wellbeing services, including counselling sessions, physiotherapy, GP phone and video consultations, menopause support, manspace and mindfulness programmes.
Staff Benefits Package - Access to a huge range of savings from retailers such as Currys, Halfords, Wilko, Asda, Tesco, M&S, Morrisons and many more!
Cycle to Work – In partnership with Pluxee, this initiative allows you to make Tax and National Insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety accessories. 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, and you don't need to be a Barclays customer to use the service.
Eye Test Vouchers – Free SpecSavers voucher for eligible staff
Annual Flu Vaccine – Free flu vaccine voucher for eligible staff
Free onsite parking
This post is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check and satisfactory references.
How to Apply:
For safer recruitment purposes we will only accept fully completed LwLAT application forms. CVs and resumes will not be considered.
Closing date: Monday 13th January 2025 at 11.59 a.m.Interviews will be held on Friday 17th January 2025 at Heatherbrook Primary Academy, Astill Lodge Road, Leicester LE4 1BE