Summary

We are currently seeking to fill the position of EHCP Teaching Assistants at LGS Stoneygate.

Detail

We are seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and adaptable EHCP Teaching Assistants to join our team. The successful candidates will provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs who are in receipt of an EHCP or similar funding. This role is integral to supporting pupils emotional wellbeing, engagement, and academic progress within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

From September 2026, we are looking to appoint EHCP Teaching Assistants to work between 21 and 34 hours per week, during term time plus one week of staff INSET (35 weeks per year). The primary place of work will be LGS Stoneygate; however, there may be occasions when support is required at other schools within the Trust, including Leicester Grammar School and Leicester Grammar Junior School, both of which are located within one mile of LGS Stoneygate.

The salary for this role is £14.98 per hour.

As this position is dependent upon external funding, it is offered on a fixed-term basis until August 2027 in the first instance, although continuation beyond this date cannot be guaranteed. The fixed-term contract is subject to the continuation of the current funding arrangements and the pupil(s) requiring support remaining within the school or Trust.

Further details, including the full job description, person specification, and information about staff benefits, can be found in the attached documentation.

The closing date for applications is Monday 1 June at 9:00am.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed before the advertised closing date.

References will be sought from the short-listed candidates nominated referees prior to interview. Please note that short-listed candidates will have a tour of the school as part of the interview process.

Leicester Grammar School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this is reflected in our safer recruitment procedures. Applicants must undergo safer recruitment checks, including checks with past employers, online searches and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate with Barred List check.