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Teaching Assistant

L2 Teaching Assistant

Overdale Junior School · Leicester · Leicester

Job description

Term time plus 1 week holiday hours

32.5 hours per week, working 8.30am to 3.30pm from Monday to Friday

We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and dedicated school team.

The role involves working with whole classes, small groups and individual pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. Candidates will ideally have experience of working with children with complex additional needs.

You will play a key part in creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment and in promoting pupils’ academic progress, emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.

Overdale Junior School provides a friendly, supportive environment where all staff are valued. Pupil achievement is due to the high commitment of staff in partnership with parents and carers. We are committed to providing pupils and staff with the opportunity to grow their talents and realise their potential.

Please refer to the candidate information pack to learn more about the benefits we offer.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of this role.

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About this school

Overdale Junior School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 7–11

Not rated
Pupils
480
Avg teacher salary
£47,334
Pupil:teacher ratio
23.5:1
Academy trust
OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Leicester, Leicester, LE2 3YA

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Salary
£26,427.00 - £26,847.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary: £20,032 per annum (75.80% FTE)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
9 September 2026
Closing date
23 September 2026

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