Job Description

We are seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and adaptable EHCP Teaching Assistants to join our team. These individuals will provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with additional needs who are in receipt of EHCP or similar funding. This role plays a vital part in supporting each childs emotional wellbeing and academic progress.


From October 2025, 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 where support is required at other schools within the Trust Leicester Grammar School and Leicester Grammar Junior School both located within one mile of LGS Stoneygate.


The role is remunerated at 14.98 per hour.


As this role is dependent upon external funding, it is offered on a fixed term basis until July 2026, in the first instance, although this cannot be guaranteed. The fixed period contract is subject to:

The current period of the additional funding, and The pupil/s with additional funding that you support remain within the school/Trust.

For further details, including the full job description, person specification, and information about staff benefits, please refer to the attached documentation.


The close date for applications is Monday 22 September, 9:00am.


Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found.


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.